Pouvons (en. We can)

/pu.vɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Express the ability or possibility to do something.

We can finish this project on time.

Nous pouvons terminer ce projet à temps.

Indicate permission or authorization.

We can enter this room.

Nous pouvons entrer dans cette salle.

Express a suggestion or advice.

We can go to the movies tonight.

Nous pouvons aller au cinéma ce soir.

The word 'pouvons' comes from the Latin verb 'posse', which means 'to be able'.

We can do it

This means that we have the possibility to do it.

On peut le faire

We can discuss it

This indicates that we have the opportunity to talk about it.

Nous pouvons en discuter

We can always try

This suggests that we have the option to try.

On peut toujours essayer

to be able

Verb meaning to have the ability to do something.

pouvoir

capable

Adjective describing the ability to achieve something.

capable

opportunity

Noun referring to the chance or possibility to act.

opportunité

We are capable.

With our team, we can do anything.

Avec notre équipe, on peut tout faire.

No problem.

If you want, we can go together.

Si tu veux, on peut y aller ensemble.