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12a - Could Flashcards

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COULD
When could refers to a single, unique action in the past, the passé composé of pouvoir is used.

Il n’a pas pu lui parler.

A

He could not talk to him.

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COULD

When could refers to a single, unique action in the past, the passé composé of pouvoir is used.

A

J’ai pu - I could

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COULD
When could refers to a single, unique action in the past, the passé composé of pouvoir is used.

J’ai pu la convaincre

A

I managed to convince her

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When could refers to a single, unique action in the past, the passé composé of pouvoir is used.

Nous n’avons pas pu y aller.

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We couldn’t go there.

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When could refers to a single, unique action in the past, the passé composé of pouvoir is used.

Il a pu obtenir les fonds.

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He succeeded in obtaining the funding.

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COULD

When could refers to a description or a habitual action, the imparfait of pouvoir is used.

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Je pouvais - I could

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COULD
When could refers to a description or a habitual action, the imparfait of pouvoir is used.

  • En ce temps-là, les femmes ne pouvaient pas voter
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At that time, women could not vote

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COULD
When could refers to a description or a habitual action, the imparfait of pouvoir is used.

  • À cette époque, les voitures ne pouvaient pas traverser la ville.
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At that time, cars couldn’t drive through the city.

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COULD
When could refers to a description or a habitual action, the imparfait of pouvoir is used.

  • Si jeune, il pouvait quand même prendre une telle décision.
A

So young, he was still able to make such a decision.

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When could refers to a description or a habitual action, the imparfait of pouvoir is used.

  • Après la mort de sa femme, il pouvait plus écrire.
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After his wife’s death, he could no longer write.

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COULD
When could refers to an idea of the future, a hypothesis, a suggestion, or a request, the présent du conditionnel of pouvoir is used.

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Je pourrais - I could

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COULD
When could refers to an idea of the future, a hypothesis, a suggestion, or a request, the présent du conditionnel of pouvoir is used.

  • Pourrais-tu me prêter le livre dont tu m’as parlé?
A

Could you lent me the book you told me about?

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COULD
When could refers to an idea of the future, a hypothesis, a suggestion, or a request, the présent du conditionnel of pouvoir is used.

  • Pourriez-vous m’expliquer votre méthode de travail?
A

Could you explain to me your working method?

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COULD
When could refers to an idea of the future, a hypothesis, a suggestion, or a request, the présent du conditionnel of pouvoir is used.

  • Je pourrais vous prêter ma voiture.
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I could lend you my car.

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COULD
When could refers to an idea of the future, a hypothesis, a suggestion, or a request, the présent du conditionnel of pouvoir is used.

  • Ils pourraient apprendre à jouer de la clarinette.
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They could learn how to play the clarinet.

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Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

Could you help clean the house after the party?

A

Pourriez-vous aider à nettoyer la maison après la soirée?

16
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

We could not go on vacation.

A

Nous n’avons pas pu partir en vacances.

17
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

  1. I could buy her a new flute.
A

Je pourrais lui acheter une nouvelle flûte.

18
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

At that time, they could not understand.

A

À cette époque-là, ils (elles) ne pouvaient pas comprendre.

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Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

Could we start eating?

A

Pourrions-nous commencer à manger?

20
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

We could go see a movie tonight.

A

Nous pourrions aller voir un film ce soir.

21
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

Thanks to her rich aunt, she could pay for her studies.

A

Grâce à sa tante riche, elle a pu payer ses études.

22
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Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

I think she could do better.

A

Je pense qu’elle pourrait mieux faire.

23
Q

Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

When you were a kid, you would play with your dolls for hours.

A

Quand vous étiez enfant, vous jouiez avec vos poupées pendant des heures.

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Traduire les phrases suivantes en utilisant vous et l’inversion si nécessaire.

Could you teach me how to play the guitar?

A

Pourriez-vous m’apprendre à jouer de la guitare?

CFG/12 - Conditionel (6 decks)

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