Grammar

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Grammar / Verbs “devoir“, “pouvoir“ and “vouloir“ in the present tense

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Devoir

Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Je	dois	arriver à l'heure.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Tu	dois	demander l'autorisation.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Il, elle, on	doit	terminer ce dossier aujourd'hui.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Nous	devons	prendre le bus.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Vous	devez	travailler 8 heures par jour.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Ils, elles	doivent	préparer une réunion.

Devoir expresses the idea of obligation in general. It is immediately followed by another verb in the infinitive.

Pouvoir

Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Je	peux	poser une question ?
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Tu	peux	venir ?
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Il, elle, on	peut	finir plus tôt aujourd'hui.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Nous	pouvons	nous exprimer.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Vous	pouvez	poser vos questions.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Ils, elles	peuvent	arriver après 9 heures.

Pouvoir expresses the idea of possibility in general. It is immediately followed by another verb in the infinitive.

Vouloir

Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Je	veux	plus de congé.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Tu	veux	venir m'aider ?
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Il, elle, on	veut	partir plus tôt.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Nous	voulons	être infirmiers.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Vous	voulez	travailler moins.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. Ils, elles	veulent	être docteurs.

Vouloir expresses intent, desire. It can be used in two different structures:
- either it is immediately followed by another verb in the infinitive
- or it is followed by a nominal group.