No. 2,937 in French
for
There is no direct translation for "for" in French as it depends on context, but "for" may correspond to "pour" (indicating purpose/beneficiary) or "pendant" (indicating duration).
In a sentence
Ce livre est parfait pour apprendre le français.
This book is perfect for learning French.
The word 'for' ('pour') is used to express the utility or purpose of the book, indicating its role in learning French.
Il a acheté des fleurs pour sa mère.
He bought flowers for his mother.
The word 'for' ('pour') represents an act of giving or doing something intended for another individual, in this case, his mother.
Pour mieux comprendre, il est utile d'étudier des exemples.
To better understand, it is useful to study examples.
Here, 'pour' is used to indicate intent or reason, connecting the action of studying examples with the goal of better understanding.
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