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How is the phrase pour quoi faire translated from French to English

S'emploie pour demander la raison ou le but de quelque chose.

Asking the reason or purpose of something.

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English translation
For what

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  • Tu as besoin de mon passeport, pour quoi faire ? — You need my passport for what?

  • Il économise tout cet argent : pour quoi faire ? — He's saving all that money - for what?

  • Et pour quoi faire, si je peux me permettre, payons-nous ce supplément ? — For what, may I ask, are we paying extra?

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FAQ about “pour quoi faire”

How is “pour quoi faire” translated from French?
“pour quoi faire” translates into English as “For what”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pour quoi faire” mean?
Meaning of “pour quoi faire”: S'emploie pour demander la raison ou le but de quelque chose. In English — “For what”.
What part of speech is “pour quoi faire”?
“pour quoi faire” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “pour quoi faire”?
Example sentences with “pour quoi faire” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “pour quoi faire”?
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