French Phrase
Je peux compter sur toi la prochaine fois ?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask for a commitment or assurance from someone regarding a future event or task. It uses the verb 'compter sur' which literally translates to 'count on' but functions as 'rely on' or 'depend on'.
When to use
Use this in casual or semi-formal situations to confirm someone's availability or support for a future occasion, especially if they missed a current one.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jepeuxcomptersurtoilaprochainefois
Peux (Pouvoir)
The verb 'pouvoir' means 'can' or 'to be able to'. In the first person singular present, it is 'peux'.
Compter sur
This is a fixed expression meaning 'to count on'. Note that 'sur' is essential to convey reliance.
La prochaine fois
'Fois' is a feminine noun, so the adjective 'prochain' takes the feminine form 'prochaine' and the article 'la' is used.
🗨In Conversation
Désolé, je ne pourrai pas venir à la réunion aujourd'hui.
Sorry, I won't be able to come to the meeting today.
Je peux compter sur toi la prochaine fois ?
Can I count on you next time?
✕Common Mistakes
Je peux compter à toi la prochaine fois ?
In French, the verb 'compter' requires the preposition 'sur' when it means to rely on someone.
Je peux compter sur tu la prochaine fois ?
After a preposition like 'sur', you must use the stressed pronoun 'toi' instead of the subject pronoun 'tu'.
↔Alternatives
Tu seras disponible la prochaine fois ?
Will you be available next time?
Est-ce que je peux m'appuyer sur vous ?
Can I rely on you? (Formal/Plural)
Cultural Tip
While direct, this question is often used politely in France to gauge reliability. Depending on the tone, it can range from a friendly check-in to a subtle expression of disappointment if the person was absent previously.