for in French
for in French is car, parce que, pour — for means intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
for in French
car
(formal, literary) Because.
parce que
(formal, literary) Because.
pour
Towards; in the direction of.
vers
Towards; in the direction of.
pour
depuis
Over (a period of time).
pendant
Over (a period of time).
par estre
By the standards of, usually with the implication that those standards are lower than one might otherwise expect; considering.
pour estre
By the standards of, usually with the implication that those standards are lower than one might otherwise expect; considering.
What does "for" mean?
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prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
"I bought this gift for my sister."
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prep Because of, or as the reason for.
"She was praised for her honesty."
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prep In support of, or in favor of.
"Most residents voted for the new park."
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prep Covering a period of time or distance.
"We drove for three hours without stopping."
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for in a sentence
- I bought this gift for my sister.
- This desk is for the new employee.
- She was praised for her honesty.
- Most residents voted for the new park.
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What is "for" in French?
"for" in French is car, parce que, pour. for means: Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
How do you use "for" in a sentence?
Example: "I bought this gift for my sister." In French, "for" is car, parce que, pour.
Are there other ways to say "for" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "for": car, parce que, pour, vers, depuis, pendant.
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