Translation of "why" to French

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Dictionary translations for "why"

why [waɪ] conjunction

pourquoi (also asking for the purpose)

Why did you do that?

Pourquoi as-tu fais cela ?

pour ça que (reason)

That's why I asked.

C'est pour ça que j'ai demandé.

Phrases with "why" (6)

that's why - c'est pour cela que
that is why - c'est pourquoi
so why - pourquoi
why it is that - pourquoi
why on earth - pourquoi bon Dieu
why the hell - pourquoi bon Dieu

Contexts with "why"

Why did you do that? Pourquoi as-tu fais cela ?

That's why I asked. C'est pour ça que j'ai demandé.

Why are you so happy? Pourquoi es-tu si heureux ?

That's why we are here. C'est pour ça que nous sommes là.

Why are you following me? Pourquoi me suivez-vous ?

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