Peux (en. Can)

/pø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Expresses ability or possibility.

You can come to the party tonight.

Tu peux venir à la fête ce soir.

Indicates permission.

You can use my book.

Tu peux utiliser mon livre.

Expresses a suggestion or an option.

You can choose between coffee or tea.

Tu peux choisir entre le café ou le thé.

Comes from the Latin 'posse', meaning 'to be able'.

You can do it.

This means that you have the ability to do it.

Tu peux le faire.

One can say that...

This introduces a possibility of opinion.

On peut dire que...

You can count on me.

This means that you can rely on me.

Tu peux compter sur moi.

to be able

Verb meaning to have the ability or permission.

pouvoir

possibility

State of being possible or feasible.

possibilité

ability

Ability to do something.

capacité

It's possible.

Yeah, you can go, no problem.

Ouais, tu peux y aller, pas de souci.

Informal permission.

Of course, you can take my car.

Bien sûr, tu peux prendre ma voiture.