Pourrai-je (en. Could i)

/pu.ʁɛ.ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Expresses a possibility or authorization related to the first person singular in the future.

May I go to the party tonight?

Pourrai-je aller à la fête ce soir ?

Used to ask a question about the ability to do something.

May I help you with your homework?

Pourrai-je t'aider avec tes devoirs ?

Indicates a polite request regarding permission.

May I use your phone?

Pourrai-je utiliser ton téléphone ?

Conjugated form of the verb 'to be able' with 'I'.

May I assist you?

Polite request to offer help.

Pourrai-je vous assister ?

May I have a moment of your time?

Request to discuss or ask a question.

Pourrai-je avoir un moment de votre temps ?

Please, may I enter?

Request for permission to enter somewhere.

S'il vous plaît, pourrai-je entrer ?

to be able

Verb meaning to have the ability or the right to do something.

pouvoir

ability

Quality of being able to do something.

capacité

permission

Consent given to do something.

permission

Not a formal way to ask for something.

Can I ?

Est-ce que je peux ?

Casual way of saying that one wishes to do something.

I can?

Je peux ?