Can in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishMarks permission to perform an action, including asking whether an action is permitted; does not express ability or possibility.

Definition in FrenchIndique qu’une action est autorisée, y compris lorsqu’on demande si on a le droit de la faire.

Example sentences

• Je peux lire ton livre ?🔊

  Can I read your book?

• Puis-je ouvrir votre livre ?🔊

  May I open your book?

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• Permission, rules, and advice in French

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