could in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for could in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

could [Brit kəd, kʊd, Am kʊd, kəd]

could → can

See also can2, can1

I.can2 [Brit kan, Am kæn] N

II.can2 <pres part canning; pret, pp canned> [Brit kan, Am kæn] VB trans

can1 <prétcond could, nég au prés cannot, can't> [Brit kan, kən, Am kæn] VB mod

1. can (expressing possibility):

it could be that…
+ subj could be inf
they could be dead
it could be a trap
I could be wrong
it could be argued that
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could you unzip me?
I wish I could upvote this post 1, 000 times

Translations for could in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

could in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for could in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

could pt, subj of can

See also can2, can1

can2 <could, could> [kən] VB aux

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you could easily go

Translations for could in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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For example, a man could not go on the warpath without first performing the war-bundle feast, which contained two parts.
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Also, those who made payments on time could have their down payment refunded, usually 10 to 15 percent of the purchase price.
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Shiny, light-reflecting fabrics such as satin's and silks as well as gold lam or sequin-encrusted garments could make the perfect disco statement.
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The transliteration was done in real time and the transliterated page could be seen in browser immediately.
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What euphemism could we make that would in turn make acceptable the grinding poverty that is all about us?
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Odour complaints were complicated because of difficulties in ascertaining the source, and smells could dissipate before a compliance officer arrived, he said.
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It was reported that a deal with unionized labor could not be reached after a year of negotiations.
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Perhaps it could more correctly be labeled history as we want it to be remembered or, even better, as we re-create and relive it.
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In one narration Muhammad was asked if an uncircumcised man could go to pilgrimage.
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Others were incredulous that the survey could have been performed as reported under such dangerous conditions.
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