could
Prononciation : [/kəd/]
Mot
Contexte : « ability »
(verb) used to express the ability or possibility to do something. It's like saying you have the power to do it or it's possible.
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I could lift the heavy box with some help.
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She couldn't understand the difficult math problem.
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Could you help me with my homework?
Contexte : « polite request »
(verb) used to make polite requests or suggestions. It's a way to ask for something nicely.
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Could you please pass me the salt?
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I couldn't hear you. Can you speak louder?
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Could you show me how to do this task?
Contexte : « past possibility »
(verb) used to talk about something that was possible in the past but didn't happen. It's like imagining what might have been.
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I could have finished the project sooner if I had more time.
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I could have missed the train if I hadn't run.
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Could you have made a better decision in that situation?
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