Sert à dire que quelque chose est possible.
Used to say that something is possible.
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Il se peut qu'il pleuve plus tard ce soir. — It may rain later tonight.
Certains invités peuvent arriver en avance. — Some guests may arrive early.
Ce n'est peut-être pas le meilleur moment. — This may not be the best moment.
Je peux nager, mais pas très bien. — I can swim, but not very well.
Peux-tu conduire un camion ? — Can you drive a truck?
Nous pouvons finir aujourd'hui si nous nous dépêchons. — We can finish today if we hurry.
Il se pourrait qu'il pleuve plus tard. — It might rain later.
Elle pourrait déjà être au courant du changement. — She might already know about the change.
Puis-je poser une petite question ? — Might I ask a quick question?
Ce parti est au pouvoir depuis dix ans. — This party has been in power for ten years.
Le directeur a le pouvoir de signer ces contrats. — The director has the power to sign these contracts.
Quels pouvoirs a le conseil d'administration ? — What powers does the board have?
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