CAN'T | Grammaring

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Present and future

Can and be able to can express present and future ability:

Must, can't and couldn't + infinitive are used to express deductions about present events:

That child is really talented. His parents must be proud of him.
It's only 10 o'clock. He can't/couldn't be at home.

Can and may are used to give permission. May is more formal and less common in everyday contexts:

You can borrow my car if you want.
Children may use the pool with adult supervision.