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Exprimer le but : to, in order to, so that

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To + verbe : « pour » + verbe (le plus courant)

I went to the shop to buy some milk. (et non for to buy, for buy)
Je suis allé au magasin pour acheter du lait.

In order to / so as to : « afin de » (plus soutenu)

She studies hard in order to pass her exams.
Elle travaille dur afin de réussir ses examens.

Forme négative : in order not to / so as not to + verbe.

We left early so as not to miss the train.
Nous sommes partis tôt pour ne pas rater le train.

So that + sujet + can / could / will / would : « pour que »

Quand le sujet change, ou avec un modal, on emploie so that.

Speak slowly so that everyone can understand.
Parle lentement pour que tout le monde puisse comprendre.

For + nom : « pour » + nom

Let's go out for a pizza. I'm saving money for a new bike.
Sortons manger une pizza. J'économise pour un nouveau vélo.

Mise en situation : les projets de vacances

Dad : Why are you saving all your pocket money?
Pourquoi économises-tu tout ton argent de poche ?
Emma : To buy a ticket for the summer camp in England. I want to go there to improve my English.
Pour acheter un billet pour le camp d'été en Angleterre. Je veux y aller pour améliorer mon anglais.
Dad : Good idea. Write down how much you have so that you don't lose count!
Bonne idée. Note combien tu as pour ne pas perdre le compte !

À retenir

  • Pour + verbe : to + verbe (jamais for to).
  • Plus soutenu : in order to / so as to ; négation : so as not to / in order not to.
  • Pour que + sujet : so that + can / could / will / would.
  • Pour + nom : for (for a coffee, for a new bike).

Exercice 1 : Exprimer le but : exercice 1 (QCM)

  1. I went to the shop ___ buy some milk.
    1. for to
    2. to
    3. for
  2. She studies hard ___ she can pass the exam.
    1. for
    2. so that
    3. in order to
  3. We left early ___ miss the train.
    1. for not to
    2. so as not to
    3. so as to not
  4. I'm saving money ___ a new bike.
    1. to
    2. for
    3. so that
  5. He spoke slowly ___ everyone could understand.
    1. for
    2. in order to
    3. so that
  6. They went to London ___ visit the museums.
    1. to
    2. for
    3. so that
  7. She called me ___ ask for help.
    1. for
    2. so that
    3. in order to
  8. Take an umbrella ___ you don't get wet.
    1. for
    2. in order to
    3. so that
  9. I got up early ___ be late.
    1. for not
    2. in order to not
    3. in order not to
  10. « Je suis venu pour te voir. »
    1. I came for see you.
    2. I came to see you.
    3. I came for to see you.

Exercice 2 : Exprimer le but : exercice 2 (à compléter)

  1. I went to the library .......................... borrow a book. (pour)
  2. She whispered .......................... that nobody could hear.
  3. He trains every day in .......................... to win the race.
  4. We left early so as .......................... to miss the bus. (ne pas)
  5. I'm learning English .......................... travel. (pour)
  6. Turn off the light so .......................... I can sleep.
  7. They went out .......................... a walk. (pour une promenade)
  8. I wrote it down so that I .......................... forget it.
  9. She works at weekends .......................... pay for her studies. (pour)
  10. Speak louder so that everyone .......................... hear you. (puisse)

Exercice 3 : Exprimer le but : mise en situation

  1. Tu expliques pourquoi tu apprends l'anglais : pour voyager.
    1. I'm learning English for travel to.
    2. I'm learning English to travel.
    3. I'm learning English for to travel.
  2. Tu demandes à ton frère de baisser la musique pour que tu puisses travailler.
    1. Turn the music down so that I can work.
    2. Turn the music down in order I can work.
    3. Turn the music down for I can work.
  3. Tu vas à la boulangerie pour acheter du pain.
    1. I'm going to the bakery to buy some bread.
    2. I'm going to the bakery for to buy bread.
    3. I'm going to the bakery for buy some bread.
  4. Tu pars tôt pour ne pas rater le bus.
    1. I'm leaving early for not miss the bus.
    2. I'm leaving early so as not to miss the bus.
    3. I'm leaving early to not to miss the bus.
  5. Tu notes l'adresse pour ne pas l'oublier.
    1. I'm writing the address down so that I don't forget it.
    2. I'm writing the address down to don't forget it.
    3. I'm writing the address down for I don't forget it.
  6. Tu proposes à un ami de sortir prendre un café.
    1. Let's go out to a coffee.
    2. Let's go out for a coffee.
    3. Let's go out for to drink coffee.
  7. Ta mère économise pour acheter une voiture.
    1. My mum is saving money so that buy a car.
    2. My mum is saving money for buy a car.
    3. My mum is saving money to buy a car.
  8. Le professeur parle lentement pour que tout le monde comprenne.
    1. The teacher speaks slowly so that everyone can understand.
    2. The teacher speaks slowly in order everyone understands.
    3. The teacher speaks slowly for everyone understand.
  9. Tu t'entraînes tous les jours afin de gagner la compétition.
    1. I train every day in order win the competition.
    2. I train every day in order to win the competition.
    3. I train every day for winning to the competition.
  10. Tu prends un parapluie pour ne pas être mouillé.
    1. I'm taking an umbrella so that I don't get wet.
    2. I'm taking an umbrella to don't get wet.
    3. I'm taking an umbrella for not get wet.

Corrigé

Exercice 1

1. b) to · 2. b) so that · 3. b) so as not to · 4. b) for · 5. c) so that · 6. a) to · 7. c) in order to · 8. c) so that · 9. c) in order not to · 10. b) I came to see you.

Exercice 2

1. to · 2. so · 3. order · 4. not · 5. to · 6. that · 7. for · 8. wouldn't · 9. to · 10. can

Exercice 3

1. b) I'm learning English to travel. · 2. a) Turn the music down so that I can work. · 3. a) I'm going to the bakery to buy some bread. · 4. b) I'm leaving early so as not to miss the bus. · 5. a) I'm writing the address down so that I don't forget it. · 6. b) Let's go out for a coffee. · 7. c) My mum is saving money to buy a car. · 8. a) The teacher speaks slowly so that everyone can understand. · 9. b) I train every day in order to win the competition. · 10. a) I'm taking an umbrella so that I don't get wet.