English–French

“for” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/puʁ/

Example

Je fais ça pour toi.

I do this for you.

Illustration for pour (for)

How to say “for” in French

“For” in French is pour.

A directional link connecting an action with what it is meant to reach or serve.

Full entry for pour: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pour

Je fais du sport pour ma santé.

I exercise for my health.

Tips for using pour

  • After pour, a personal pronoun uses its stressed form, as in pour toi, not the subject form tu.

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