How do you say "I can do" in French?

"I can do" in French is "Que je puisse faire". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I can do’ in French

Q: What does "Que je puisse faire" mean in English?

"Que je puisse faire" means "I can do" in English. Usage tip: After [que je], French often uses a different verb shape than the plain [je peux]. So it is [que je puisse faire], not [que je peux faire]; this whole chunk is worth learning as one unit.

Que je puisse faire

kuh zhuh pwiss FEHR

[kuh zhuh pwiss FEHR]

💬 Usage Tip: After [que je], French often uses a different verb shape than the plain [je peux]. So it is [que je puisse faire], not [que je peux faire]; this whole chunk is worth learning as one unit.

Phrase Breakdown

Que

[kuh]

that

Used to introduce a clause

Example

Il espère que je viendrai.

He hopes that I will come.

[zhuh]

First person singular subject pronoun

Example

Je sais quoi faire.

I know what to do.

puisse

[pwiss]

may

Used to express possibility or wish

Example

Que je puisse le voir.

That I may see it.

faire

[FEHR]

To perform an action

Example

Je veux que tu fasses ça.

I want you to do that.

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