Pourrons (en. Will be able to)

/puʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Expresses the capacity or possibility of doing something in the future.
We will be able to go to the cinema tomorrow.
Nous pourrons aller au cinéma demain.
Indicates a promise or intention for the future.
If everything goes well, we will be able to succeed.
Si tout se passe bien, nous pourrons réussir.
Used to suggest a possibility.
We will be able to go on vacation if we have the time.
Nous pourrons partir en vacances si nous avons le temps.

Etymology

From the verb 'pouvoir', from Latin 'posse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we will be able to get there
We are capable of doing it.
nous pourrons y arriver
if we want to, we will be able to
It depends on our will.
si nous le voulons, nous pourrons
we will be able to do it together
We have the capacity to do it together.
nous pourrons le faire ensemble

Related Words

can
Verb meaning to have the capacity to do something.
pouvoir
ability
Quality of being able to do something.
capacité
possibility
State of what can occur.
possibilité

Slang Meanings

We're good to do it.
Don’t worry, we will be able to do it.
T'inquiète pas, on pourra le faire.
We're going to handle that.
No problem, we will be able to handle that tomorrow.
Pas de souci, on pourra gérer ça demain.