French Phrase
Les invités peuvent chanter leurs chansons préférées.
Meaning
The sentence means 'The guests can sing their favorite songs.' It conveys that the guests have permission or the ability to perform the songs they like most.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are organizing a party, wedding, karaoke night, or any gathering where you want to let the guests know they are free to sing the songs they love.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lesinvitéspeuventchanterleurschansonspréférées.
Definite article + plural noun
"Les" is the plural definite article used with "invités" to indicate 'the guests'.
Pouvoir (present, 3rd pl.)
"peuvent" is the third‑person plural present of the modal verb pouvoir, meaning 'can' or 'are able to'.
Infinitive after pouvoir
When pouvoir is used, it is followed by an infinitive verb – here "chanter" (to sing).
Possessive adjective "leurs"
"leurs" agrees with a plural noun and means 'their' (for more than one owner).
Adjective agreement
"préférées" must agree in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with "chansons".
🗨In Conversation
Les invités peuvent chanter leurs chansons préférées.
The guests can sing their favorite songs.
Super ! Je vais préparer la playlist avec les hits des années 80.
Great! I’ll prepare the playlist with the 80s hits.
✕Common Mistakes
Les invités peut chanter leurs chansons préférées.
Use "peuvent" (plural) because the subject "les invités" is plural.
Les invités peuvent chanter son chansons préférées.
"Son" is singular; the guests own multiple songs, so use "leurs".
Les invités peuvent chanter leurs chansons préféré.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun "chansons"; add the -es ending.
↔Alternatives
Les invités sont autorisés à chanter leurs morceaux favoris.
The guests are allowed to sing their favorite tracks.
Les invités ont le droit de chanter les chansons qu’ils aiment le plus.
The guests have the right to sing the songs they love most.
Les invités peuvent interpréter leurs titres préférés.
The guests can perform their preferred titles.
Cultural Tip
In French social events, especially weddings and fêtes, it’s common for guests to take the mic and sing "chansons populaires" or classic French hits. Using "chansons préférées" shows a personal touch and invites a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Remember that in formal settings you might prefer "interpréter" over "chanter" for a more polished tone.