Pourrai (en. Could)

/puʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To indicate the ability or possibility to do something in the future.

Tomorrow, I will be able to come to the meeting.

Demain, je pourrai venir à la réunion.

To express an intention or promise regarding a future action.

I think I will be able to finish the project on time.

Je pense que je pourrai finir le projet à temps.

To serve to say that one has permission to do something.

If you want, you will be able to use my computer.

Si tu veux, tu pourras utiliser mon ordinateur.

From the Latin verb 'posse', which means 'to be able'.

I will be able to

Indicates a future ability

je pourrai

You will be able to

Indicates a future ability in the second person

tu pourras

We will be able to

Indicates a future ability in the first person plural

nous pourrons

to be able

Ability to perform an action

pouvoir

capable

Being in a state to do something

capable

permission

Permission to do something

permission

It is often used to say that something is possible.

If you want, I will be able to teach you.

Si tu veux, je pourrai t'apprendre.

Can be used to express indecision.

I don’t know, I might be able to come.

Je ne sais pas, je pourrai peut-être venir.