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modal auxiliary · grammar · expressed through grammar
the modal auxiliary used to express ability
poderpouvoir
She can use the new system.
can becan usecan help
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can
/kæn/modal verb · A1
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A1pouvoir
the modal auxiliary used to express ability
poderpouvoir
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modal auxiliary · grammar · expressed through grammar
the modal auxiliary used to ask for or give permission
poder / tener permisopouvoir / avoir la permission
Can I leave early today?
can Ican weyou can
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noun · objects · direct translation
a metal container used for food or drink
lataboîte métallique / canette
Please put the empty can in recycling.
a can ofempty cantin can
Can you help me?
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