could

language: fr

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    fr: pouvait; peut
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    fr: demande polie

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Je pouvais nager.

  2. Could you help me?

    Pourriez-vous m'aider?