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John W.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

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Before anyone answers I think I can see it now. Is it the use of 'pouvoir' that makes the translation 'could' while 'avoir' gives more the sense of 'should'?

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi John,

Answered your previous question...

S. M.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I'd say it's rather the use of 'devoir' that translates as 'should'.

Possible mistake

Before anyone answers I think I can see it now. Is it the use of 'pouvoir' that makes the translation 'could' while 'avoir' gives more the sense of 'should'?

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