Re: Might you drive us into town?

On 19 Nov 2005 06:45:58 -0800, John O'Flaherty wrote:

«Might you drive us into town?»

> FB wrote:
[...]
>or less probability or possibility than may

Perhaps this is a better option.


[...]
> If you see a better option in this context than the one I chose, which
> is it? Alternatively, what do you mean by 'literally'?

"Might you drive us into town?"

Practically:
He's asking to drive them into town. He's being indirect, thus politer than
if he'd asked "Will you drive us into town?" or "Can you drive us into
town?". Casual, as it were.

Literally:
Does "might" mean "would you be able to?", "would you be allowed to?", "is
there any chance that you...?" etc.?


[...]


Bye, FB
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Siedo chi? Lei o me?
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