Meaning
Asking about the reason or cause of something.
Cultural Background
In France, asking 'pourquoi' is a sign of intellectual curiosity. In Quebec, you might hear 'Pourquoi que' in very informal speech.
Keep it simple
You don't always need 'est-ce que'. 'Pourquoi tu pars ?' is perfectly fine in conversation.
Meaning
Asking about the reason or cause of something.
Keep it simple
You don't always need 'est-ce que'. 'Pourquoi tu pars ?' is perfectly fine in conversation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct question word.
______ es-tu en retard ?
We are asking for a reason, so 'Pourquoi' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
This follows the standard interrogative structure.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises______ es-tu en retard ?
We are asking for a reason, so 'Pourquoi' is correct.
Choose the best option.
This follows the standard interrogative structure.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it must come at the beginning.
Related Phrases
Parce que
contrastBecause
Pourquoi pas ?
similarWhy not?
