Example: Ils ont décidé de se marier pour de bon cette fois.
Definition
"Pour de bon" is a French expression meaning truly, seriously, or for real, indicating a genuine or permanent commitment or action. For example, in the phrase 'Ils ont décidé de se marier pour de bon cette fois,' it means they decided to get married for real this time.
The phrase "pour de bon" literally translates to 'for good' in English. It originates from the idea of something being done 'for good' or permanently. The expression has been used in French for centuries to emphasize sincerity or finality in an action.
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