why in French
why in French is pourquoi, ah, bah — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in French
pourquoi
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
ah
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
bah
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
eh bien
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
ha
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
oh
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
pardi
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
pourquoi
Reason.
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
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why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "why" in French?
"why" in French is pourquoi, ah, bah. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In French, "why" is pourquoi, ah, bah.
Are there other ways to say "why" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "why": pourquoi, ah, bah, eh bien, ha, oh.
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