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Savoir, pouvoir, devoir, parce que

Skills and obligations

Skills and obligations

often means to know how: , . It is about learned ability or knowledge.

often means can / be able to in a situation: , . It is about possibility, permission, or practical ability.

means must / have to: , . It is strong and useful for rules, advice, and obligations.

For simple reasons, use : Keep the reason short and clear at A1.

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FormExampleMeaning
I know how to cook
I can / am able to pay
you must take
because
  • Je sais cuisiner un peu.I know how to cook a little.

  • Je peux payer par carte.I can pay by card.

  • Vous devez prendre un parapluie.You must take an umbrella.

  • Je reste à la maison parce qu’il pleut.I’m staying at home because it’s raining.

  • Julien sait chanter et jouer.Julien knows how to sing and play.

  • On peut nager en été.You / we can swim in summer.

  • Je dois rester au lit parce que je suis malade.I must stay in bed because I am ill.

  • Je ne sais pas danser très bien.I do not know how to dance very well.

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