Puisses (en. Powers)

/pɥis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates the possibility or ability to accomplish something in the conditional.

If you wanted, you could achieve your dreams.

Si tu le voulais, tu puisses réaliser tes rêves.

Expresses a supposition about power or capability.

I doubt that you can finish this project on time.

Je doute que tu puisses finir ce projet à temps.

Used to invoke a wish or request.

It is important that you can express your ideas.

Il est important que tu puisses exprimer tes idées.

Comes from the verb 'pouvoir', derived from the Latin 'posse'.

If you can express your desires

Implies that someone is capable of expressing what they want.

Si tu puisses énoncer tes désirs

I wish that you could come

Expresses a desire regarding someone's presence.

Je souhaite que tu puisses venir

power

Having the ability or permission to do something.

pouvoir

capability

The aptitude to accomplish something.

capacité

possibility

The option to do something.

possibilité

Colloquial expression to indicate the ability to do something.

In this group, you really need to get involved.

Dans ce groupe, il faut vraiment que tu puisses t'impliquer.

Used to talk about untapped potential.

There is so much talent here, if only you could show it.

Il y a tant de talent ici, si seulement vous puisses le montrer.