Peux-tu (en. Can you)

/pø ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Asking about the ability or possibility to do something.

Can you help me with my homework?

Peux-tu m'aider avec mes devoirs ?

Asking a question about permission or implied permission.

Can you pass the salt, please?

Peux-tu passer le sel, s'il te plaît ?

Asking someone about their ability to perform an action.

Can you come to the party tonight?

Peux-tu venir à la fête ce soir ?

Formed from the verb 'pouvoir' in the present tense, second person singular, followed by 'tu'.

Can you repeat?

Request to repeat something.

Peux-tu répéter ?

Can you tell me?

Request for information.

Peux-tu me dire ?

Can you get up?

Request to get up or change position.

Peux-tu te lever ?

to be able

Verb meaning to have the ability or permission.

pouvoir

capable

Being able to do something.

capable

Familiar expression for politely asking for an action.

Can you lend me your car?

Peux-tu me prêter ta voiture ?

Used informally to make a request.

Can you pass me the password?

Peux-tu me passer le mot de passe ?