French phrase
Pourquoi pensez-vous ~ ?
Meaning
Why do you think ___?
When to use it
Asks why someone holds a particular view. It is polite and slightly detached, from everyday to formal use.
Example dialogue
Pourquoi pensez-vous que ce projet va échouer ?
Why do you think this project will fail?
Parce que les ventes ont baissé depuis trois mois.
Because sales have been falling for three months.