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    Pusse (en. Pusse)

    /pys/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the capacity or possibility in the past.
    She was able to finish her work on time.
    Elle a pu terminer son travail à temps.
    Expresses a successfully completed action.
    We were able to solve the problem together.
    Nous avons pu résoudre le problème ensemble.
    Refers to an obligation fulfilled in the past.
    They were able to meet the imposed deadlines.
    Ils ont pu respecter les délais imposés.
    Expresses permission granted previously.
    You were able to go to the party after finishing your homework.
    Tu as pu aller à la fête après avoir fini tes devoirs.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    could
    Indicates that an action was successfully completed in the past.
    a pu
    could have
    Expresses an unrealized possibility in the past.
    aurait pu
    can you
    Asks for confirmation of ability or permission.
    pouvez-vous
    could
    Indicates a capacity or possibility in the past.
    pouvait

    Related Words

    to be able
    Verb meaning to have the ability to do something.
    pouvoir
    possible
    Adjective indicating that something can happen.
    possible
    capacity
    Noun meaning the possibility of doing something.
    capacité

    Slang Meanings

    Expresses that a person succeeded in doing something despite difficulties.
    He was finally able to get home after a long journey.
    Il a finalement pu rentrer chez lui après un long voyage.
    Used informally to signify that something is achievable.
    Don’t worry, you were able to do that!
    T'inquiète, t'as pu faire ça !