What is the meaning of "Pouvoir" in the İmparfait?

Hasan D.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Will you please explain the meaning of pouvoir in imparfait.
I Can not completely understand its meaning?

Asked 3 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Hasan,

Pouvoir --> to be able to

Present --> I can (I am able to) ---> Je peux ......

So in the imparfait ---> I could (I was able to) ---> Je pouvais .....

Hope this helps.

Jim

Like03 years ago

Will you please explain the meaning of pouvoir in imparfait.
I Can not completely understand its meaning?

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