French Phrase
Oui, ils peuvent contrôler ta souris et ton clavier.
Meaning
This sentence confirms that a third party has the technical ability to remotely operate a computer's primary input devices. It uses the plural 'ils' (they) and the modal verb 'pouvoir' (can) to describe a state of permission or capability. The sentence is common in IT support and cybersecurity discussions.
When to use
Use this phrase when explaining how remote desktop software works or when warning someone about the risks of unauthorized access. It is most appropriate in technical or instructional contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouiilspeuventcontrôlerta sourisetton clavier
Pouvoir (Present Tense)
'Peuvent' is the third-person plural form of the irregular verb 'pouvoir', meaning 'to be able to' or 'can'.
Gender Agreement
Possessive adjectives must match the gender of the noun: 'ta' for the feminine 'souris' and 'ton' for the masculine 'clavier'.
🗨In Conversation
Est-ce que le technicien peut voir mon écran ?
Can the technician see my screen?
Oui, ils peuvent contrôler ta souris et ton clavier.
Yes, they can control your mouse and your keyboard.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, ils peuvent contrôle ta souris.
After the conjugated verb 'peuvent', you must use the infinitive form 'contrôler'.
Oui, ils peuvent contrôler ton souris.
The word 'souris' (mouse) is feminine in French, so it requires the feminine possessive adjective 'ta'.
↔Alternatives
Ils ont la main sur ton ordinateur.
They have control over your computer.
Ils peuvent manipuler tes périphériques à distance.
They can manipulate your peripherals remotely.
Cultural Tip
In a professional French IT environment, you would likely use the formal 'votre' instead of 'ta' and 'ton' unless you are speaking to a close colleague. Technical vocabulary in French often borrows from English, but 'souris' and 'clavier' are the standard terms used by everyone.