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/pɔ.sibl/

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Translation

possible

Word origin

From Latin possibilis ('that may be done, capable of being'), from posse ('to be able').

Origin
Latin
Root
possibilis
English cognates
possible, potent, power

Grammar

Examples

- l' .

Is it possible to change the meeting time.

.

Do everything possible to finish before Friday.

' l'.

It is not possible to foresee everything in advance.

- réserver ?

Is it possible to book a table for eight people?

, .

Do the work as fast as possible, but without mistakes.

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This word is part of lesson 7.