pourquoi

Meaning

why

Concepts

why

what for

wherefore

how

the reason why

in what way

how come

why the reason why

for what purpose

for what reason

how much

however

whatever

consequently

therefore

whys

reason

Pronounced as (IPA)

/puʁ.kwa/

Etymology

From Middle French parquoy, from Old French por quoi.

Sentences

Pourquoi on ne traduit plus les titres en anglais ?!

Why don't we translate titles into English anymore?!

Pourquoi ne l’avoir pas apporté tout de suite ?

Why didn't you bring it right away?

Mais nous en avons l’habitude et je ne sais même pas pourquoi je réponds .

But we're used to it and I don't even know why I'm answering.

C’est pourquoi je dis que l’on mange notre pain blanc .

That's why I say we eat our white bread.

Et pourquoi quelqu’un l’aurait fait ?

And why would anyone do that?

Pourquoi le papa de Ninette ne lui achète-t-il pas un manteau ?

Why doesn't Ninette's dad buy her a coat?