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    Pouvoir (en. Power)

    /pu.vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have the capacity to do something.
    I can go to the movies tonight.
    Je peux aller au cinéma ce soir.
    To express a possibility or permission.
    You can take my book.
    Tu peux prendre mon livre.
    To have the power or authority to do something.
    He can decide the fate of the company.
    Il peut décider du sort de l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'posse', which means 'to be able'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have power
    To be in a position of authority or control.
    avoir le pouvoir
    decision-making power
    Ability to make decisions.
    pouvoir de décision
    purchasing power
    Economic ability to acquire goods.
    pouvoir d'achat
    executive power
    Authority to enforce laws.
    pouvoir exécutif
    judicial power
    Authority to dispense justice.
    pouvoir judiciaire

    Related Words

    submission
    State of submitting to an authority.
    soumission
    control
    Ability to lead or manage.
    contrôle
    influence
    Ability to affect actions or opinions.
    influence
    force
    Physical or authoritative power.
    force
    government
    Political authority governing a country.
    gouvernement

    Slang Meanings

    To have power or influence.
    He has power in the political sphere.
    Il a du pouvoir dans le milieu politique.
    To be able to do what one wants.
    She has power over her colleagues.
    Elle a du pouvoir sur ses collègues.