Translation of "may" into French

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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 (6)

  1. april or may - avril ou mai
  2. as the case may be - selon le cas
  3. come what may - advienne que pourra
  4. first may day - premier mai
  5. may day - Premier Mai
  6. to whom it may concern - à qui de droit

Contexts

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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