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    Pourrait (en. Could be able)

    /puʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates ability, possibility, or a hypothesis.
    He could come to the party.
    Il pourrait venir à la fête.
    Expresses a supposition about the future.
    We could go on vacation next summer.
    Nous pourrions partir en vacances l'été prochain.
    Used to make suggestions or proposals.
    We could try this new restaurant.
    On pourrait essayer ce nouveau restaurant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to be able' from Latin 'posse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It could be worse
    An expression to say that the situation is not so bad.
    Ça pourrait être pire
    He could very well
    Indicates that it is likely that something will happen.
    Il pourrait bien
    One could say that
    Introduces an opinion or suggestion.
    On pourrait dire que

    Related Words

    to be able
    Verb meaning to have the ability to do something.
    pouvoir
    possible
    Something that can be realized or happen.
    possible
    hypothetical
    Something that is based on a hypothesis or assumption.
    hypothétique

    Slang Meanings

    Informal possibility.
    We could chill tonight.
    On pourrait chiller ce soir.
    To suggest an option in a casual way.
    You could take a walk in the city.
    Tu pourrais faire un tour en ville.