In order to in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces a nonfinite phrase expressing the purpose of a deliberate action, with the understood performer of that phrase normally being the performer of the main action. It does not assert that the purpose was achieved.

Definition in FrenchIntroduit un infinitif qui exprime le but d'une action volontaire.

Example sentences

• Nous avons fait la réunion en ligne pour gagner du temps.🔊

  We moved the meeting online in order to save time.

• Je prends des cours du soir pour trouver un meilleur boulot.🔊

  I'm taking evening classes in order to get a better job.

• Je suis parti tôt pour avoir une place, mais la salle était déjà pleine.🔊

  I left early in order to get a seat, but the room was already full.

Learn it in a lesson

• Explaining causes, results, and purpose in French

in order to in other languages

• What in order to means
• In Portuguese
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