Signification en français

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UK/["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɒt/","/kɑːnt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/US/["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɑːt/","/kænt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/

Sens de Can

used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen

In simple words: to be able to do something

Can dans une phrase

  • I can swim very well.
  • Can you help me with this problem?
  • She can speak three languages.
  • We can go to the park tomorrow.
  • Can you see the stars at night?
  • He can play the guitar beautifully.
  • I can’t believe how fast he runs.
  • They can finish the project by next week.

Comment utiliser Can

Use 'can' for ability or permission in neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal situations. Instead, use 'may' or 'might' for permission.

Grammar pattern

can + base form of verb

Memory hint

Remember 'can' as in 'I can' do something, imagine a person flexing their muscles.

Mots liés

Collocations with Can

  • can do
  • can see
  • can go
  • can make
  • can help

Synonyms for Can

  • be able to
  • know how to
  • be capable of

Opposites of Can

Common mistakes with Can

  • Confusing 'can' with 'could' when talking about past ability
  • Using 'can' for polite requests; use 'could' for more formality
  • For permission, incorrectly using 'can' instead of 'may' in formal contexts

Can appears in

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Questions fréquentes sur Can

Que signifie Can?

to be able to do something

Que signifie Can en français ?

to be able to do something

Quelle est la définition de Can?

used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen

Comment utiliser Can dans une phrase?

I can swim very well.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Can?

Can you help me with this problem?

Quels sont les synonymes de Can?

Quelques alternatives courantes : be able to, know how to, be capable of.

Quel est le contraire de Can?

Les sens opposés incluent cannot, unable.

Quels mots vont avec Can?

Il s'associe souvent à can do, can see, can go, can make, can help.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Can?

Confusing 'can' with 'could' when talking about past ability Using 'can' for polite requests; use 'could' for more formality For permission, incorrectly using 'can' instead of 'may' in formal contexts

Comment prononce-t-on Can?

US: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɑːt/","/kænt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/, UK: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɒt/","/kɑːnt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Can?

Use 'can' for ability or permission in neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal situations. Instead, use 'may' or 'might' for permission.

Quel niveau CEFR a Can?

"Can" est au niveau A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.