How is the word pouvoir translated from French to English

English translation
may
verb

Sert à dire que quelque chose est possible.

Used to say something is possible.

Examples with “pouvoir”

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  • Il se peut qu'il pleuve plus tard ce soir. — It may rain later tonight.

  • Puis-je emprunter ton stylo ? — May I borrow your pen?

  • Nous déménageons en mai. — We are moving in May.

  • Certains invités peuvent arriver en avance. — Some guests may arrive early.

  • Les étudiants peuvent utiliser la bibliothèque jusqu'à neuf heures. — Students may use the library until nine.

  • Ici, mai est le mois le plus chaud. — May is the warmest month here.

  • Ce n'est peut-être pas le meilleur moment. — This may not be the best moment.

  • Tu peux quitter la table maintenant. — You may leave the table now.

  • Le cours commence-t-il début mai ? — Does the course start in early May?

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