povoir

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Middle French

Etymology

From Old French povoir, pooir, poeir.

Verb

povoir

  1. can; be able to

Noun

povoir m (plural povoirs)

  1. power (ability, capability)
  2. power (authority, right, permission)

Descendants

  • French: pouvoir