How is the word afin de translated from French to English

Dans le but de faire quelque chose.

With the purpose of doing something.

phrase
English translation
in order to

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  • Elle est partie tôt afin d'attraper le train. She left early in order to catch the train.

  • Afin de vous inscrire, vous devez remplir ce formulaire. In order to join, you must fill out this form.

  • As-tu déménagé afin d'être plus près du travail ? Did you move house in order to be closer to work?

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FAQ about “afin de”

How is “afin de” translated from French?
“afin de” translates into English as “in order to”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “afin de” mean?
Meaning of “afin de”: Dans le but de faire quelque chose. In English — “in order to”.
What part of speech is “afin de”?
“afin de” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “afin de”?
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