French Phrase
Oui, on peut ajuster le nombre d'invités.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, we can adjust the number of guests.” It is a polite, collaborative response often used when planning an event or a meeting, indicating flexibility in the guest list.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing event logistics, such as a wedding, a dinner party, or a business meeting, and someone asks whether the guest list can be changed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouionpeutajusterlenombred'invités.
Oui
An affirmative interjection meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or start a sentence.
on
An indefinite pronoun that can mean “we”, “one”, or “people in general”. In informal speech it often replaces “nous”.
peut
Third‑person singular present of the modal verb pouvoir (to be able to). It agrees with the subject “on”.
ajuster + infinitive
After a modal verb (pouvoir, devoir, vouloir…) the following verb stays in the infinitive.
le nombre d'…
A noun phrase where “de” contracts to d’ before a vowel. It expresses a quantity of something.
invités
Plural noun meaning “guests”. The final “s” is silent but the plural is understood from context.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que le nombre d'invités est fixe ?
Is the number of guests fixed?
Oui, on peut ajuster le nombre d'invités.
Yes, we can adjust the number of guests.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, on peux ajuster le nombre d'invités.
“Peux” is the first‑person singular form; the subject is “on”, so the correct form is “peut”.
Oui, on peut ajusté le nombre d'invités.
After a modal verb you need the infinitive “ajuster”, not the past participle “ajusté”.
Oui, on peut ajuster les invités.
The article must agree with “nombre” (le nombre d’invités), not “les invités”.
↔Alternatives
Oui, nous pouvons modifier le nombre d'invités.
Yes, we can modify the number of guests.
Bien sûr, on peut changer le nombre d'invités.
Of course, we can change the number of guests.
Oui, il est possible d'ajuster le nombre d'invités.
Yes, it is possible to adjust the number of guests.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking cultures, the guest list for a private event is often considered a delicate matter. It’s polite to phrase any changes as a collective decision (“on peut…”) rather than a personal directive. Also, remember that “invités” can refer to both formal and informal guests, so the tone of your sentence should match the event’s level of formality.