peuvent
peuvent is the French word for.
peuvent is used to express ability or possibility.
Which one should you use?
peuvent is the plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
peuvent is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb pouvoir. While peuvent is the plural form, the singular form peut is used.
Did you know?
- The word 'pouvoir' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'power', highlighting the connection between the ability to act and the strength to do so.
- In French, using peuvent in a formal request is rare. Instead, speakers use the conditional form pourraient to sound polite, as the present tense can seem too demanding.
- When peuvent is used in a negative sentence like ne peuvent pas, it often implies a lack of authorization or a prohibition rather than a lack of physical strength.
Examples in context
- Monsieur Dupont, ils peuvent vous aider avec votre demande.Mr. Dupont, they can assist you with your request.
- Madame Leclerc, elles peuvent vous guider pendant la visite.Mrs. Leclerc, they can guide you during the visit.
- Salut les gars, ils peuvent venir à la fête ce soir.Hey guys, they can come to the party tonight.
- Les filles, elles peuvent nous rejoindre pour déjeuner demain.Girls, they can join us for lunch tomorrow.
- Ils peuvent venir demain.They can come tomorrow.
- Les enfants peuvent jouer dehors.The children can play outside.
- Certains médicaments peuvent causer de la fatigue.Some medicines can cause fatigue.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their friends' availability for a party.
- LucasEst-ce que tes amis peuvent venir ?Can your friends come?
- EmmaOui, ils peuvent venir samedi soir.Yes, they can come Saturday night.
- LucasC'est super, ils peuvent m'aider pour la fête.That's great, they can help me with the party.
- EmmaIls sont très contents de t'aider, Lucas.They are very happy to help you, Lucas.
