How to Say ‘We can go’ in French
On peut aller
ohn puh ah-lay
[ohn puh ah-lay]
💬 Usage Tip: [On peut] is a very useful soft way to make suggestions in French: literally "we can," but often meaning "we could." You can reuse the pattern easily: [On peut sortir ?], [On peut s'asseoir là-bas.].
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we
Everyday spoken French for “we.”
On peut aller vers un endroit plus calme.
We can go to a quieter place.
peut
[puh]
can
From “pouvoir”; expresses possibility or suggestion.
On peut aller au fond si tu préfères.
We can go to the back if you prefer.
aller
[ah-lay]
go
Verb meaning to go; often used for suggesting movement somewhere.
On peut aller près de la terrasse.
We can go near the terrace.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer