can in French
can in French is canette, bidon, boîte de conserve — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
can in French
canette
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
bidon
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
boîte de conserve
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
arrosoir
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
WC
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
chiottes
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
boule
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
fesses
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
miches
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
pouvoir
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
pouvoir
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
savoir
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
conserver
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
jeter
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
taire
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
limoger
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
virer
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
What does "can" mean?
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verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
"She can speak three languages fluently."
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verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
"You can leave early if you finish your work."
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noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
"He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
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verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
"They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."
can in a sentence
- She can speak three languages fluently.
- Can you swim?
- You can leave early if you finish your work.
- He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "can" in French?
"can" in French is canette, bidon, boîte de conserve. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
How do you use "can" in a sentence?
Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In French, "can" is canette, bidon, boîte de conserve.
Are there other ways to say "can" in French?
Yes — French has 16 translations listed for "can": canette, bidon, boîte de conserve, arrosoir, WC, chiottes.
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