How do you say "We can choose" in French?

"We can choose" in French is "On peut choisir". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘We can choose’ in French

Q: What does "On peut choisir" mean in English?

"On peut choisir" means "We can choose" in English. Usage tip: [On peut] very often means [we can] in everyday French, even though [on] literally looks like [one]. You'll hear it constantly instead of [nous pouvons].

On peut choisir

ohn puh shwah-zeer

[ohn puh shwah-zeer]

💬 Usage Tip: [On peut] very often means [we can] in everyday French, even though [on] literally looks like [one]. You'll hear it constantly instead of [nous pouvons].

Phrase Breakdown

[ohn]

one / we

Impersonal subject often meaning one, people, or we in general statements.

Example

On peut choisir une forme simple pour le graphique.

We can choose a simple shape for the chart.

peut

[puh]

can

Form of pouvoir meaning can or is able to.

Example

On peut choisir différentes formes.

We can choose different shapes.

choisir

[shwah-zeer]

to choose

Verb meaning to select or pick an option.

Example

On peut choisir des symboles visibles.

We can choose visible symbols.

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