English to French Meaning of why - Pourquoi

Why :

Pourquoi

adverb

Pourquoi, pourquoi, en ce que, par quels moyens, dans lequel, de quelle manière, de ce que

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

pourquoi pas

(2) that's why ::

c'est pourquoi

(3) that is why ::

c'est pourquoi

(4) why is that ::

pourquoi donc

(5) why so ::

pourquoi

(6) the reason why ::

la raison pour laquelle

(7) reason why ::

raison pour laquelle

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

pourquoi pas

(2) that's why ::

c'est pourquoi

(3) that is why ::

c'est pourquoi

(4) why is that ::

pourquoi donc

(5) why so ::

pourquoi

(6) the reason why ::

la raison pour laquelle

(7) reason why ::

raison pour laquelle

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

comment venir

2. for what reason ::

Pour quelle raison

3. for what purpose ::

dans quel but

4. what for ::

pourquoi

5. to what end ::

à quelle fin

6. wherefore ::

pourquoi

Noun

7. wherefore ::

pourquoi

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Why would they lie to us?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 21

Why can't she drive herself?!

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 24

WHY don't we get engaged, too?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 24

Why don't you pick at random, if you don't like it, sit somewhere else next time?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

Why did you come to Winterfell?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

Examples of why from TV Shows

Why would they lie to us?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 21

Why can't she drive herself?!

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 24

WHY don't we get engaged, too?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 24

Why don't you pick at random, if you don't like it, sit somewhere else next time?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

Why did you come to Winterfell?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

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English to French Dictionary: why

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