may
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., avoir, être).
a. pouvoir
May I leave the table? - No, you may not.Puis-je quitter la table ? - Non, tu ne peux pas.
a. il se peut que (impersonal) (phrase)
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
The meeting may run a little longer than planned.Il se peut que la réunion dure un peu plus longtemps que prévu.
b. il est possible que (impersonal) (phrase)
A word or phrase that is not directed to a particular person or thing (e.g., on doit).
We may go away this weekend.Il est possible que nous partions ce week-end.
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
May all your wishes come true!J'espère que tous tes vœux se réaliseront !
May you both be very happy!Je vous souhaite beaucoup de bonheur à tous les deux !
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. l'aubépine (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
What kind of tree is that? - It's a may.Quel genre d'arbre est-ce ? - C'est une aubépine.
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