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    Puis-je (en. Can i)

    /pɥi ɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to ask a polite question.
    Can I help you with your luggage?
    Puis-je vous aider avec vos bagages ?
    A formal way to ask for permission.
    Can I enter the room?
    Puis-je entrer dans la salle ?
    Expression indicating ability or possibility.
    Can I ask a question about this topic?
    Puis-je poser une question sur ce sujet ?

    Etymology

    Combination of the verb to be able to and the pronoun I.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    May I ask you
    Polite formula for asking a question.
    Puis-je vous demander
    May I have your opinion
    Request for feedback.
    Puis-je avoir votre avis
    May I see you for a moment
    Request for a quick meeting.
    Puis-je vous voir un instant

    Related Words

    to be able to
    Verb meaning to have the capacity or authorization.
    pouvoir
    I
    Personal pronoun of the first person singular.
    je
    to allow
    Verb meaning to give the possibility to do something.
    permettre

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to make a request.
    Can you help me? (Informal style of 'May I ask you for help?')
    Tu peux m'aider ? (Style informel de 'Puis-je vous demander de l'aide ?')
    Used humorously or casually.
    May I help myself to the fridge? (Colloquial form of asking for permission)
    Puis-je me servir dans le frigo ? (Forme familière de demander la permission)