Translation of "pourquoi" into English

why, what for, how come are the top translations of "pourquoi" into English.

pourquoi adverb grammar

Pour quelle raison. [..]

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  • why

    conjunction adverb noun

    for what reason [..]

    Nous aimerions tous savoir pourquoi tu n'étais pas là hier.

    We all want to know why you weren't here yesterday.

  • what for

    adverb

    For what reason; why

    Votre fils est recherché et je sais pourquoi.

    Your son is about to be arrested, and I know what for.

  • how come

    adverb

    why

    Pourquoi Mary va-t-elle avec lui au pique-nique ?

    How come Mary is going on a picnic with him?

  • Less frequent translations

    • how
    • wherefore
    • the reason why
    • whatever
    • however
    • Why did you do that?
    • Why lie?
    • Why not?
    • question why
    • whys
    • in what way
    • therefore
    • consequently
    • for what purpose
    • for what reason
    • how much
    • why the reason why
    • reason
    • what ... for?
    • why?

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