How is the word but translated from French to English

English translation
purpose
noun

La raison pour laquelle une chose est faite.

The reason why something is done.

Examples with “but”

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  • Quel est le but de ce formulaire ? — What is the purpose of this form?

  • La réunion avait un seul but. — The meeting had a single purpose.

  • Ils ont construit la remise dans un seul but. — They built the shed for one purpose only.

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