Pourront (en. Will be able to)

/puʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Translation: Third person plural of the future indicative of the verb 'to be able'.
Translation: They will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ils pourront assister à la réunion demain.
Translation: Indicates a future capacity or possibility.
Translation: These students will be able to pass their exam if they study.
Ces élèves pourront réussir leur examen s'ils étudient.
Translation: Expresses a hypothesis about what will be feasible.
Translation: Scientists believe that they will be able to solve this problem.
Les scientifiques pensent qu'ils pourront résoudre ce problème.

Etymology

Translation: From the verb 'to be able', derived from Latin 'posse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: They will be able to do it
Translation: This means that they are capable of completing this task.
Ils pourront le faire
Translation: If all goes well, they will be able to arrive on time
Translation: This expresses a condition for their arrival.
Si tout va bien, ils pourront arriver à l'heure
Translation: They will be able to speak
Translation: This indicates that they will have the opportunity to speak.
Ils pourront prendre la parole

Related Words

Translation: to be able
Translation: Ability or right to do something.
pouvoir
Translation: possible
Translation: What can happen or be done.
possible
Translation: capacity
Translation: Quality of being able to do something.
capacité

Slang Meanings

Translation: Extended abilities
Translation: With so much preparation, they will really be able to excel.
Avec tant de préparation, ils pourront vraiment tout déchirer.
Translation: To have the means
Translation: If they get organized, they will be able to take a trip abroad.
S'ils s'organisent, ils pourront se faire un voyage à l'étranger.