pour
for
The French word 'pour' is used in similar ways as 'for' is in English. It can be used to indicate the purpose or reason for something (I'm studying for the exam = J'étudie pour l'examen), and it can be used to indicate who something is intended for (This gift is for you = Ce cadeau est pour toi).
Example sentences using: pour
J'achète un cadeau pour toi.
I'm buying a gift for you.
The given sentence uses 'pour' (for) to show the target (you) of the action (buying the gift).
Elle cuisine pour la famille.
She cooks for the family.
Here, 'pour' is used to express the benefactor (the family) of the action (cooking).
Je travaillerai pour notre projet.
I will work for our project.
This sentence uses 'pour' to indicate the motivation or purpose (our project) of the action (working).
Il est parti pour la nuit.
He left for the night.
In this context, 'pour' is used to express the duration (the night) of the action (left).
Je suis allé à la banque pour retirer de l'argent.
I went to the bank to withdraw money.
In this case, 'pour' is used to indicate the purpose (to withdraw money) of the action (went to the bank).
Je suis désolé pour le désordre.
I'm sorry for the mess.
This sentence uses 'pour' to show the cause or reason (the mess) for the emotion (sorry).
Nous avons besoin de temps pour réfléchir.
We need time to think.
In this example, 'pour' is used to express the purpose (to think) of the need (time).
Je me suis préparé pour l'examen.
I prepared myself for the exam.
Here, 'pour' is used to show the purpose (the exam) of the action (prepared).
Ils ont réservé une table pour dîner.
They booked a table for dinner.
This sentence uses 'pour' to indicate the purpose or intention (for dinner) of the action (booked a table).