Puisse (en. May)

/pɥis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

English: Indicates the possibility or ability to do something.

English: I must be able to finish my work on time.

Il faut que je puisse terminer mon travail à temps.

English: Expresses a wish or an uncertain condition.

English: Provided that we may leave tomorrow.

Pourvu que nous puissions partir demain.

English: Used in hypothetical sentences.

English: If only I could help him, I would do it.

Si seulement je puisse l'aider, je le ferais.

English: Derived from the Latin verb 'potere', meaning to be able.

English: I wish that you may

English: An expression of desire for someone to have the ability to do something.

Je souhaite que tu puisses

English: I must be able to

English: Indicates a necessity to be able to perform an action.

Il faut que je puisse

English: So that we may

English: Used to express a condition allowing for the performance of an action.

Pour que nous puissions

English: power

English: Ability or strength to do something.

puissance

English: powerful

English: Having great strength or capability.

puissant

English: to be able

English: To have the ability to do something.

pouvoir

English: It's possible

English: With a bit of luck, I may win the lottery!

Avec un peu de chance, je puisse gagner le loto !

English: It works

English: If I can do it, then everyone may!

Si je peux le faire, alors tout le monde puisse !