Usage examples of "may" in English with translation to French

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His illness may be cancer. Sa maladie pourrait être un cancer.
His birthday is May 5th. Son anniversaire est le cinq mai.
May I introduce myself to you? Me permettez-vous de me présenter ?
It may rain around noon. Il pourrait bientôt pleuvoir.
May happiness knock on your door. Le bonheur de mai frappe à ta porte.
May I present Mr Johnson to you? Permettez-moi de vous présenter M. Johnson.
He may have said so. Il a peut-être dit ça.
I will be sixteen in May. J'aurai seize ans en mai.
I'd like a word with you if I may. J'aimerais vous toucher un mot si je peux me permettre.
A spy may be about. Un espion peut être dans les environs.
I'll come on May 23rd. Je viendrai le 23 mai.
"May I please see your driver's license for identification?", said the clerk. L'employé de bureau demanda "Puis-je voir votre permis de conduire comme justificatif d'identité, s'il vous plaît ?"
You may laugh at me. Tu peux rire de moi.
I may go there, but that depends. Il se peut que j'y aille, mais ça dépend des circonstances.
It may rain this afternoon. Il se peut qu'il pleuve cet après-midi.
In England, Labor Day is in May. En Angleterre, la fête du travail est en mai.
May I go with him? Je peux aller avec lui ?
They announced the results as of May 1. Ils annoncèrent les résultats en date du 1er mai.
He may not be happy. Il n'est peut-être pas heureux.
I may be plump, but I'm vigorous. J'ai mes rondeurs, mais j'ai mon énergie.
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