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    Puissent (en. May)

    /pɥis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expresses a possibility or ability within a conditional framework.
    It is important that they can participate in the meeting.
    Il est important qu'ils puissent participer à la réunion.
    Often used in expressions of wish or doubt.
    I wish they could solve this problem.
    Je souhaite qu'ils puissent résoudre ce problème.
    Expresses a hypothesis about a future ability.
    If they prepare well, they can hope that they can win.
    S'ils se préparent bien, ils peuvent espérer qu'ils puissent gagner.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to be able', derived from Latin 'posse', meaning 'to be capable of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    May they be able to
    A wish for someone to have the ability to do something.
    Qu'ils puissent
    It may be that they can
    Expresses the possibility that something might happen.
    Il se peut qu'ils puissent
    It is necessary that they can
    Indicates a necessity for someone to be able to do something.
    Il faut qu'ils puissent

    Related Words

    to be able
    Verb meaning to have the ability to do something.
    pouvoir
    ability
    The possibility or aptitude to do something.
    capacité
    possibility
    The quality of being possible or achievable.
    possibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To be able in slang
    In the area, they say they 'can' spend the night without worries.
    Dans le coin, on dit qu'ils 'puissent' passer la nuit sans soucis.
    Used to say that it could happen.
    If he really wants, they 'can' find a solution!
    S'il veut vraiment, il 'puissent' trouver une solution !