Published June 23, 2024 • Updated June 23, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Pour que — Meaning and Pronunciation
Pour que is a French conjunction meaning “so that” or “in order that.” It introduces a purpose or goal and is followed by the subjunctive when the subject changes. For example, “Je parle lentement pour que tu comprennes.” (I am speaking slowly so that you understand.)
IPA pronunciation of pour que is /puʁ kə/, which sounds approximately like “poor kuh”.
Example Sentences
Sylvie a tout planifié pour que nous puissions passer un bon week-end.
Sylvie planned everything so that we can have a nice weekend.
Thomas finit le projet en avance pour qu‘il puisse profiter du beau temps.
Thomas is finishing the project early so that he can enjoy the nice weather.
Je travaille beaucoup pour que les leçons soient utiles.
I work hard so that the lessons are useful.
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Related French Question Words
- afin que — so that, in order that
- pour — for, in order to
- le but — the goal, purpose
- il faut que — it is necessary that
- bien que — although
- quoique — although
- à condition que — provided that
- à moins que — unless
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