pouvoir
can, to be able to
Je peux aller au supermarché.
I can go to the supermarket.
TO SEE A COMPLETE CONJUGATION OF POUVOIR
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TIP
Using the correct form of pouvoir + an infinitive, as above, is an extremely common construction and one that will let you express all the actions that you can (or can’t) do. To make the above statement negative, place ne…pas on either side of the verb pouvoir: Je ne peux pas aller au supermarché (I can’t go to the supermarket).
THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is essential verbs for conversation. We’ll take a look at some of the verbs that are key to day-to-day conversation. For other common verbs, see our Quick Verb Guide at www.frenchfanatic.com.
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