How to Say ‘He can come by’ in French
Il peut passer
eel puh pah-say
[eel puh pah-say]
💬 Usage Tip: [Passer] often means "come by" or "drop in," not just "pass." You can reuse it for visits and appointments: [Le plombier peut passer demain ?]
🇫🇷 In France: In this situation, [Il peut passer] sounds natural and practical for a repair visit. It is the kind of wording people really use for tradespeople coming over.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
he
Subject pronoun meaning 'he' or sometimes 'it'.
Il peut passer cet après-midi.
He can stop by this afternoon.
peut
[puh]
can
Form of 'pouvoir' meaning someone is able or available to do something.
Il peut passer demain.
He can stop by tomorrow.
passer
[pah-say]
to stop by
Verb meaning 'to come by', 'to stop by', or 'to drop in'.
Le plombier peut passer vers neuf heures.
The plumber can stop by around nine o'clock.
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