How to Say ‘We can / One can’ in French
On peut
ohn puh
[ohn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: [On] often means "we" in spoken French. So [On peut... ?] is a natural way to suggest something together: [On peut s'asseoir ?], [On peut y aller ?].
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we / one
Common informal subject pronoun meaning "we" or "one".
On peut toujours discuter après la réunion.
We can always talk after the meeting.
peut
[puh]
can
From pouvoir; expresses possibility or suggestion.
On peut essayer un nouveau café ensemble.
We can try a new café together.
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