Ils pourraient être
They could be
Language note: Sets up for speculation about identity or state.
Culture note: Speculation is common in French storytelling.
Context: You suspect that the group might be a threat.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ils
[eel]
They could be
Expresses a possibility of being in a state.
Ils pourraient être ici bientôt.
They could be here soon.
pourraient
[poo-ray]
could
Indicating a possibility or ability.
Ce serait intéressant.
That could be interesting.
être
[eh-truh]
be
To exist or live.
Être ou ne pas être.
To be or not to be.
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