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I can use four modal verbs in the context of the working world.

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Key learning points

[eu] is pronounced as in 'deux', [oi] as in 'voir', and [ou] as in 'nous'.
To talk about what you can, know how to, have to, or want to do, use modal verbs: pouvoir, savoir, devoir, vouloir.
If modal verbs are followed by another verb it must be in the infinitive form.
Use 'pouvoir' to talk about ability or permission; use 'savoir' to talk about skills or things you have learned to do.

Common misconception

'Devoir' (must) and 'pouvoir' (can) do not require the second verb to be in the infinitive form because an infinitive is not required in English.

'Devoir' means to have (to) and 'pouvoir' means to be able. Therefore, when followed by a second verb, this verb must always be in the infinitive form.

Keywords

Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive e.g. must, can, want

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