pourquoi Learn Unstarted Summary The French translation for “why” is pourquoi. Examples of "why" in use There are 7 examples of the French word for "why" being used: Recording English French Learn Do you know why? Savez-vous pourquoi ? Learn Why now? Pourquoi maintenant ? Learn Why are you here? Pourquoi êtes-vous ici ? Learn Why is she going to Lyon? Pourquoi va-t-elle à Lyon ? Learn Why do you want his apple and his banana? Pourquoi veux-tu sa pomme et sa banane ? Learn Why is he so worried? Pourquoi est-il aussi inquiet ? Learn Why don’t you eat with your spoon? Pourquoi ne manges-tu pas avec ta cuillère ? Learn Practice Lesson "why" Practice (8) Lesson Learn Lesson words why etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases Do you know why?, Why are you here?, Why do you want his apple and his banana?, Why don’t you eat with your spoon?, Why is he so worried?, Why is she going to Lyon?, Why now? etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Question words 1 Part of Speech Courses Adverbs 4