French Phrase
Je peux retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
Meaning
This question asks whether it is possible to take money out of one’s savings account. It is a polite, slightly formal way to verify the bank’s policy on withdrawals.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are at a bank counter, speaking with a teller, or calling customer service to confirm the rules for withdrawing cash from a savings account.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jepeuxretirerdel'argentdemoncompted'épargne?
Pouvoir (peux)
‘Peux’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb pouvoir, used to ask permission or ability.
Infinitive after pouvoir
When pouvoir is followed by another verb, that verb stays in the infinitive (retirer).
Partitive article ‘de l’’
‘De l’’ is the partitive article used before a non‑countable noun like argent (money).
Possessive adjective ‘mon’
‘Mon’ agrees with the masculine noun compte; it means ‘my’.
Contraction ‘d’épargne’
‘De’ + ‘épargne’ contracts to d’épargne; it indicates the type of account (savings).
🗨In Conversation
Je peux retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
Can I withdraw money from my savings account?
Oui, vous pouvez le faire, mais il y a une limite de 300 € par mois.
Yes, you can, but there is a limit of €300 per month.
✕Common Mistakes
Je peux retirer l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
Missing the partitive article ‘de l’’. The noun ‘argent’ is uncountable, so you need ‘de l'’ before it.
Je peux retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargner ?
‘Épargner’ is a verb; the noun is ‘épargne’. Use the noun to describe the type of account.
Je peut retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
‘Peut’ is the third‑person form; with ‘je’ you need ‘peux’.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce que je peux retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
Is it possible for me to withdraw money from my savings account?
Puis‑je retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
May I withdraw money from my savings account?
Je suis autorisé(e) à retirer de l'argent de mon compte d'épargne ?
Am I allowed to withdraw money from my savings account?
Cultural Tip
In France, savings accounts (livret d'épargne) often have withdrawal limits or require a notice period. Asking politely with ‘Je peux… ?’ shows respect for the bank’s procedures. In informal conversation you might hear ‘Je peux prendre de l'argent de mon livret ?’, but the formal version is preferred in a banking setting.