POUVOIR – Passé composé – Présent – Futur simple

Pouvoir présent - passé composé - futur simple - Conjugation

POUVOIR – Passé composé – Présent – Futur simple

In this post, POUVOIR – Passé composé – Présent – Futur simple, the verb devoir means “To be able.” You’ll see how it’s conjugated in the présent, passé composé, and futur simple to express obligations across different tenses.

Conjugation : Pouvoir

To be able – Pouvoir
 Pouvoir To be able  Present Passé Composé  Imparfait Simple future Conditionnel présent

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The verb pouvoir is one of the most useful verbs in French because it helps express desire, intention, and sometimes politeness. It’s frequently used in everyday conversations, whether you’re ordering food, making a request, or expressing personal goals. Understanding how to use pouvoir in the présent, passé composé, and futur simple tenses allows you to communicate what you want, what you wanted, and what you will want in different contexts. In the présent tense, pouvoir is often used to express current desires or intentions. For example, Je veux étudier means “I want to study.” In the passé composé, it describes what you wanted or tried to do in the past, like J’ai voulu partir (“I wanted to leave”). Lastly, the futur simple form expresses future desires, as in Je voudrai voyager (“I will want to travel”). Mastering these conjugations will improve your fluency and confidence when talking about your wishes and plans in French. Practice regularly and use pouvoir in real situations to become comfortable with all its forms.