No. 578 in French
peux
"Peux" means "can" or "am able to."
In a sentence
Je peux vous aider avec vos devoirs.
I can help you with your homework.
Here, 'peux' is the first person singular form of the verb 'pouvoir', used to express the ability to do something.
Peux-tu venir avec moi ce soir?
Can you come with me tonight?
In this sentence, 'peux' appears in the second person singular interrogative form of 'pouvoir', used to ask if someone has the ability or is willing to do something.
Si je peux, je le ferai immédiatement.
If I can, I will do it immediately.
Here, 'peux' reflects a conditional use, expressing dependency on the ability to perform an action.
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