Pourra (en. Will be able to)

/puʁa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To indicate the ability or possibility of accomplishing something in the future.
He will be able to come to the party tomorrow.
Il pourra venir à la fête demain.
To express a future likelihood.
She will be able to choose her own project.
Elle pourra choisir son propre projet.
To imply that the outcome of a situation is open.
Everything can be settled if we talk about it.
Tout pourra être réglé si nous en parlons.

Etymology

From the Latin verb *posse*, meaning to be able.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He will be able to do it.
This means that he has the ability to do it.
Il pourra le faire.
You will be able to try.
This indicates that you will have the opportunity to try something.
Tu pourras essayer.

Related Words

be able to
Verb meaning to have the ability or permission.
pouvoir
capable
Adjective describing the ability to do something.
capable
possibility
Noun referring to what may happen.
possibilité

Slang Meanings

He will be able to do that.
For sure, he will be able to do that, he is very talented.
C'est sûr, il pourra faire ça, il est très doué.
We can work it out.
Don't worry, we can work it out for the meeting.
T'inquiète pas, on pourra s'arranger pour le rendez-vous.