French Word · Beginner
Pouvoir
To be able to / Can / May
Pronunciation: poo-VWAR
Meaning
An auxiliary verb indicating capability, possibility, or permission.
Example
Je peux vous aider si vous voulez.
I can help you if you want.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Pouvoir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.