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

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

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How to Say ‘We can choose triangles.’ in French

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

"On peut choisir des triangles." means "We can choose triangles." 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 des triangles.

ohn puh shwah-zeer day tree-ahngl

[ohn puh shwah-zeer day tree-ahngl]

💬 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

On peut choisir

ohn puh shwah-zeer

We can choose / One can choose

On is a very common French pronoun meaning we/one; peut choisir expresses possibility or choice.

Example

On peut choisir une autre forme.

We can choose another shape.

Words in this phrase

[ohn]

one / we

General subject meaning people or we.

Example

On peut choisir des triangles pour le diagramme.

We can choose triangles for the diagram.

peut

[puh]

can

Verb form expressing ability or possibility.

Example

On peut choisir une autre forme aussi.

We can choose another shape too.

choisir

[shwah-zeer]

to choose

Verb meaning to make a selection.

Example

On peut choisir des triangles selon le style du graphique.

We can choose triangles depending on the style of the chart.

des

[day]

some

Plural indefinite article used before plural nouns.

Example

On peut choisir des triangles colorés.

We can choose some colored triangles.

triangles

[tree-ahngl]

triangles

Plural noun for three-sided shapes.

Example

On peut choisir des triangles pour attirer l'œil.

We can choose triangles to attract the eye.

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