Translation of “may” to French

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Dictionary: "may" - translations and examples

may [meɪ] verb Conjugation

might / - / - / -

pouvoir (possibility)

His illness may be cancer.

Sa maladie pourrait être un cancer.

permettre (asking for and giving permission)

May I introduce myself to you?

Me permettez-vous de me présenter ?

peut-être (supposition, concession, wish)

may [meɪ] noun

pl. mays

le mai m

His birthday is May 5th.

Son anniversaire est le cinq mai.

Collocations with "may" (6)

come what may to whom it may concern April or may as the case may be first may day may day

"may": synonyms

may:: allow can might permit

Exemples with "may"

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.

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