he was able to; he could have
Mais il a pu sortir par la fenêtre et filer par l'escalier de secours.
But he managed to get out through the window and escape down the fire escape.
— Mystic River (2003)
Mais il a pu résoudre ce problème avant de s'en aller.
But he was able to solve this problem before leaving.
— PIKU (2015)
Il a pu le faire parce qu'il a les moyens.
He was able to do it because he has the means.
— Carnets de voyage (2004)
Comme la piste est dégagée, il a pu accélérer davantage durant ce tour.
Because the track was clear, he was able to accelerate more during that lap.
— F1® Le Film (2025)
Il a pu nous arriver de laisser le petit, seul à la maison.
There have been times when we've left the little one home alone.
— Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959)
Je crois qu'il a pu être quelqu'un de bien.
I think he may have been a good person.
— Bacurau (2019)
Il a pu lui arriver quelque chose.
Something could have happened to him.