can

pouvoir

modal verb

1. (be able to)

a. pouvoir

You can do it if you try.Vous pouvez le faire si vous essayez.

I can't come.Je ne peux pas venir.

2. (know how to)

a. savoir

I can swim.Je sais nager.

He can't drive.Il ne sait pas conduire.

3. (may)

a. pouvoir

Can I use your phone?Est-ce que je peux me servir de votre téléphone ?

noun

4. (of oil, petrol)

a. bidon (m)

5. (tin)

a. boîte (de conserve) (f) (of vegetables, fruit, fish)

b. cannette (f) (of beer, coke)

transitive verb

6. (food)

a. mettre en conserve

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