How to Say ‘Can we / We can’ in French
On peut
ohn puh
[ohn puh]
💬 Usage Tip: On is super common spoken French. It often means "we" more naturally than nous in conversation.
🇫🇷 In France: Using on sounds relaxed and friendly—perfect for a parent-to-parent chat.
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we / one / people
Common informal subject meaning we, or people in general.
On peut se retrouver après la classe.
We can meet after class.
peut
[puh]
can
Verb pouvoir in the third person singular; expresses ability or possibility.
On peut organiser quelque chose samedi.
We can organize something on Saturday.
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