French Phrase
On peut bosser à distance ?
Meaning
Literally, "Can we work remotely?" It asks whether remote work is possible, using the informal verb "bosser". The question mark indicates a spoken, slightly tentative tone.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to ask a colleague, manager, or friend if remote work is an option, especially in a casual or semi‑formal setting such as a team meeting or a quick chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onpeutbosseràdistance?
On (indefinite pronoun)
In spoken French, "on" often replaces "nous" and means "we" or "one" in a casual context.
Peut (present of pouvoir)
The verb "pouvoir" conjugates as "peut" for third‑person singular (il/elle/on).
Bosser (slang)
"Bosser" is informal slang for "travailler" (to work) and is common in everyday conversation.
À distance (prepositional phrase)
The phrase "à distance" means "remotely" or "from a distance" and follows the verb.
🗨In Conversation
On peut bosser à distance ?
Can we work remotely?
Oui, l’entreprise propose le télétravail deux jours par semaine.
Yes, the company offers teleworking two days a week.
✕Common Mistakes
On peux bosser à distance ?
With "on" the verb must be conjugated as "peut", not "peux" (which is for "je"/"tu").
On peut travailler à distance ?
If you want the informal tone of "bosser", replace "travailler"; using "travailler" is correct but loses the casual nuance.
On peut bosser à la distance ?
"À la distance" is not idiomatic; the correct expression is "à distance".
↔Alternatives
Peut‑on travailler à distance ?
Can one work remotely?
Est‑ce qu’on peut travailler à distance ?
Is it possible for us to work remotely?
On peut faire du télétravail ?
Can we do teleworking?
Cultural Tip
In France, "bosser" is widely used among younger professionals and in tech‑savvy environments, but it may sound too informal in very formal business contexts. When speaking with senior management, prefer "travailler" or the more neutral "faire du télétravail". Remote work became mainstream after the pandemic, but acceptance still varies by industry and company size.