parce que
parce que: because
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parce que: because
parce que introduces a reason: Je reste parce que je suis fatigué. pour + infinitive marks a goal: Je reste pour manger.
Examples in context
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Cause / Motivation
Use parce que before a full clause.
Je reste parce que je suis fatigué.
I am staying because I am tired.
Purpose / Goal
Use pour directly before an infinitive verb.
Je reste pour manger.
I am staying in order to eat.
Common mix-ups
Do not use parce que before an infinitive verb; use pour instead.
I sleep to recover.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in French before opening the example.
I am walking because the bus is late.
Show one possible answer
Je marche parce que le bus est en retard.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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