Pouvons-nous (en. Can we)

/pu.vɔ̃.ny/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express the ability or possibility of doing something.

Can we go on vacation this summer?

Pouvons-nous partir en vacances cet été ?

To ask for permission or the possibility to perform an action.

Can we enter the room?

Pouvons-nous entrer dans la salle ?

Used to express a suggestion or an offer.

Can we go to the cinema tonight?

Pouvons-nous aller au cinéma ce soir ?

Derived from the verb pouvoir, which means to have the capacity to do something.

Can we meet?

Request for a meeting.

Pouvons-nous nous rencontrer ?

Can we discuss?

Suggestion to start a conversation.

Pouvons-nous discuter ?

Can we start?

Request to initiate an action.

Pouvons-nous commencer ?

to be able to

Verb meaning to have the ability to do something.

pouvoir

capacity

Possibility or power to do something.

capacité

permission

Authorization granted to do something.

permission

Can we?

Can we see each other this weekend?

On peut se voir ce week-end ?

Are we going to?

Are we going to do this together?

On va faire ça ensemble ?