Pour
Example: Je prépare un gâteau pour mon ami demain.
Definition
"Pour" is a French preposition used to indicate purpose, destination, or intended recipient, as in the sentence 'Je prépare un gâteau pour mon ami demain,' meaning 'I am preparing a cake for my friend tomorrow.' It often translates to 'for' in English.
Etymology
The French preposition "pour" comes from the Latin word 'pro,' which means 'for' or 'on behalf of.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to 'por' and later to the modern French 'pour.' Did you know? Its usage is widespread in many Romance languages with similar meanings.
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"Pour" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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