be able

be able
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
intransitive phrasal verb
a. pouvoir
To be able to see without glasses, you need surgery.Pour pouvoir voir sans lunettes, vous devez subir une intervention chirurgicale.
b. être capable
As a teacher, you must be able to have patience with rowdy children.En tant qu’enseignant, vous devez être capable de faire preuve de patience avec les enfants turbulents.
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