Peut-être
Maybe
Language note: A common word to express uncertainty or probability.
Culture note: French people often use 'peut-être' in light-hearted conversation to suggest casual plans.
Context: Paul suggests a possibility for Marie.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Peut
[puh]
might
Expresses possibility or probability in doing something.
Il peut acheter ça plus tard.
He might buy that later.
être
[eh-tra]
be
Exist or occur; denotes possibility or existence of a state.
Peut-être être là.
Might be there.
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