Translation of "may" to French

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Dictionary translations for "may"

may [meɪ] verb Conjugation

might / - / - / -

pouvoir (possibility)

You may not pass, sir.

Vous ne pouvez pas passer, Monsieur.

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.

Phrases with "may" (6)

come what may - advienne que pourra
to whom it may concern - à qui de droit
April or may - avril ou mai
as the case may be - selon le cas
first may day - premier mai
may day - Premier Mai

Contexts with "may"

You may not pass, sir. Vous ne pouvez pas passer, Monsieur.

His birthday is May 5th. Son anniversaire est le cinq mai.

May I introduce myself to you? Me permettez-vous de me présenter ?

You may rely on him. Tu peux lui faire confiance.

I will be sixteen in May. J'aurai seize ans en mai.

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