Sentence examples of "could" in English with translation "pouvoir"

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Could you let him out? Pourriez-vous le laisser sortir ?

What could possibly go wrong? Qu'est-ce qui pourrait foirer ?

Could you call me later? Pourriez-vous m'appeler plus tard ?

It could not be better. C'est on ne peut mieux.

I could hardly stand up Je ne pouvais pas me lever

Could I make a reservation? Pourrais-je faire une réservation ?

This could have unintended consequences. Ça pourrait avoir des conséquences involontaires.

Could you keep still, everyone? Pourriez-vous vous tenir tranquille, tout le monde ?

I could answer his question. Je peux répondre à sa question.

Could you dress the salad? Pourrais-tu assaisonner la salade ?

Could I borrow your car? Pourrais-je emprunter votre voiture ?

Who could take his place? Qui pourrait prendre sa place ?

Could you pass the salt? Pouvez-vous me passer le sel ?

I could hardly hear him. Je pouvais à peine l'entendre.

Nothing could sway his conviction. Rien ne pouvait changer ses convictions.

Could I have the check? Pourrais-je avoir la note ?

We could not overtake him. Nous ne pouvions le prendre par surprise.

I could not see anything. Je n'ai pu rien voir.

You could have done it. Tu aurais pu le faire.

Could you take this, please? Peux-tu prendre ça s'il te plaît ?

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