French Phrase
Les proprios peuvent demander plus.
Meaning
The sentence states that the owners have the right or ability to ask for more – typically more rent, more space, or any additional benefit. It uses the colloquial noun « proprios », which makes the tone informal.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation when talking about the rights or demands of property owners, for example in a discussion about rent increases or negotiating a lease.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lespropriospeuventdemanderplus
Article défini pluriel
« Les » marks a plural noun that is known to the listener.
Proprios (informal)
Short for « propriétaires », used in spoken French; keep the noun masculine plural.
Pouvoir (présent)
« peuvent » is the 3rd‑person plural present of pouvoir, agreeing with the plural subject.
Infinitif après pouvoir
When pouvoir is followed by another verb, the second verb stays in the infinitive (demander).
Plus (adverbe)
Here « plus » means “more” and functions as an adverb modifying demander.
🗨In Conversation
Les proprios peuvent demander plus de loyer cette année.
The owners can ask for a higher rent this year.
Oui, mais ils doivent respecter le plafonnement légal.
Yes, but they have to respect the legal ceiling.
✕Common Mistakes
Les proprios peut demander plus.
Subject‑verb agreement: the plural subject « les proprios » requires the plural form « peuvent ».
Les proprios peuvent demander le plus.
When « plus » is used as a noun you need an article (e.g., « plus de »). Here it is an adverb, so no article is needed.
↔Alternatives
Les propriétaires peuvent demander davantage.
The owners can ask for more.
Les propriétaires peuvent réclamer plus.
The owners can claim more.
Les proprios ont le droit de demander plus.
The owners have the right to ask for more.
Cultural Tip
« Proprios » is a slang contraction popular among younger speakers and in some regions (e.g., Québec). In formal writing or official documents you should use « propriétaires ». Also, « plus » without a noun needs context – listeners will infer what is being asked for from the surrounding conversation.