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UK//ˈkʊdnt//US//ˈkʊdnt//

Sens de Couldn't

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

In simple words: Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Couldn't dans une phrase

  • I couldn't finish my homework on time.
  • She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.
  • They couldn't find the keys anywhere.
  • He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the surprise.
  • We couldn't agree on a time to meet.
  • I couldn't hear you over the noise.

Comment utiliser Couldn't

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a couldn't cat that can't jump over a fence.

Mots liés

Collocations with Couldn't

  • couldn't help but
  • couldn't care less
  • couldn't wait
  • couldn't believe
  • couldn't make it

Synonyms for Couldn't

  • was unable to
  • could not be
  • failed to
  • did not manage to

Common mistakes with Couldn't

  • Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'.
  • Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative.
  • Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

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Questions fréquentes sur Couldn't

Que signifie Couldn't?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Que signifie Couldn't en français ?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Quelle est la définition de Couldn't?

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

Comment utiliser Couldn't dans une phrase?

I couldn't finish my homework on time.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Couldn't?

She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.

Quels sont les synonymes de Couldn't?

Quelques alternatives courantes : was unable to, could not be, failed to, did not manage to.

Quels mots vont avec Couldn't?

Il s'associe souvent à couldn't help but, couldn't care less, couldn't wait, couldn't believe, couldn't make it.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Couldn't?

Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'. Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative. Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

Comment prononce-t-on Couldn't?

US: //ˈkʊdnt//, UK: //ˈkʊdnt//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Couldn't?

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.