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Usages of pouvoir
Ce lac est magnifique, et chacun peut en profiter pendant l’été.
This lake is wonderful, and everyone can enjoy it during the summer.
Je crois que je peux lire le livre maintenant.
I believe that I can read the book now.
Sans expérience, trouver un premier emploi pour remplir son CV peut prendre du temps.
Without experience, finding a first job to fill your résumé can take time.
Paul est très poli avec sa colocataire, mais sa sœur peut être un peu impolie.
Paul is very polite with his roommate, but his sister can be a bit impolite.
Je cherche un professeur de français qui puisse corriger mes textes chaque semaine.
I am looking for a French teacher who can correct my texts every week.
Le professeur montre comment une auteure de littérature et de poésie peut aider à comprendre les émotions les plus fragiles.
The teacher shows how a literature and poetry author can help people understand the most fragile emotions.
Cette photo peut servir de preuve si le colis arrive en retard.
This photo can serve as proof if the package arrives late.
On peut s’asseoir sur le banc.
We can sit on the bench.
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