French phrase
Peut-on remplacer ~ par ~ ?
Meaning
Can ___ be replaced with ___?
When to use it
Asks whether one item can be replaced with another. Used when checking whether a part or product can be changed, often with a clerk or technician.
Example dialogue
Peut-on remplacer la batterie par une neuve ?
Can the battery be replaced with a new one?
Oui, mais il faut vérifier la compatibilité.
Yes, but we need to check compatibility.