Le Modal CAN 💪
📌 Usages de CAN
| Usage | Exemple |
|---|---|
| Capacité | I can swim. (Je sais nager) |
| Permission | Can I go? (Puis-je partir ?) |
| Possibilité | It can be cold. (Il peut faire froid) |
| Demande | Can you help me? (Peux-tu m'aider ?) |
📋 Formes
| Forme | Structure | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | S + can + V | She can speak English. |
| Négative | S + cannot/can't + V | She can't come. |
| Question | Can + S + V? | Can you drive? |
⏰ CAN vs COULD
CAN = Présent
✅ I can help you now.
COULD = Passé ou politesse
✅ I could swim when I was 5. (Passé)
✅ Could you help me? (Politesse)
🔄 BE ABLE TO
Alternative pour les temps où CAN n'existe pas :
✅ I will be able to come. (Futur)
✅ I have been able to finish. (Present perfect)