How is the word pouvoir translated from French to English
La capacité de contrôler des personnes ou des événements.
The ability to control people or events.
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La capacité de contrôler des personnes ou des événements.
The ability to control people or events.
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See how the word “pouvoir” is used in sentences
Le maire a un vrai pouvoir ici. — The mayor has real power here.
L'électricité a été coupée hier soir. — The power went out last night.
Elle n'a pas le pouvoir de changer les règles. — She has no power to change the rules.
Coupe l'électricité avant d'ouvrir le panneau. — Turn off the power before opening the panel.
Qui détient vraiment le pouvoir dans cette entreprise ? — Who really holds power in this company?
Toute la rue a été privée d'électricité pendant une heure. — The whole street lost power for an hour.
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