Pouvant (en. Able)

/pu.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who is in a position to do something.

This device is able for complex tasks.

Cet appareil est pouvant pour des tâches complexes.

Refers to something that has the ability or possibility.

The candidates are potentially able for this position.

Les candidats sont potentiellement pouvant pour ce poste.

Characterizes a person or thing that can perform an action.

A student able to keep up with the pace of the classes.

Un élève pouvant suivre le rythme des cours.

Origin of the word 'able': derived from the verb 'to be able.'

able to do it

capable of doing it.

pouvant le faire

being able

being in a position.

être pouvant

having an able potential

having a future capacity.

avoir un potentiel pouvant

power

Having the ability or authority to do something.

pouvoir

ability

The aptitude or power to do something.

capacité

aptitude

A skill or natural ability.

aptitude

Capable of handling a task

This guy is really able for this job.

Ce gars est vraiment pouvant pour ce job.

Who knows how to do something

She is super able in sports.

Elle est super pouvant en sport.