How to Say ‘Can we work something out?’ in French
On peut s'arranger ?
[ɔ̃] [pø] [sə] [aʁɑ̃ʒe]
[[ɔ̃] [pø] [sə] [aʁɑ̃ʒe]]
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase to suggest finding a solution together.
🇫🇷 In France: Shows willingness to collaborate, a valued trait in French interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
On
[[ɔ̃]]
We
Inclusive first person plural subject pronoun
On prend un taxi.
We take a taxi.
peut
[[pø]]
can
To be able to
Peut-on demander un arrêt ?
Can we request a stop?
S'arranger ?
[sə] [aʁɑ̃ʒe]
Words in this phrase
s'
[[sə]]
to
Used to indicate purpose or intention
Elle préfère s'en aller.
She prefers to leave.
arranger
[[aʁɑ̃ʒe]]
arrange
To come to an agreement or understanding
On peut s'arranger ?
Can we come to an arrangement?
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