Signification en français

A1adverb high_frequency_chunk

Why

🇬🇧 UK /["/waɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/waɪ/"]/

Sens de Why

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

In simple words: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Why dans une phrase

• I asked her why she was late.
• Can you explain why this happened?
• He doesn’t understand why people enjoy that movie.
• Why do you like playing soccer?
• She asked me why I chose that book.

Comment utiliser Why

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Grammar pattern

question word

Memory hint

Think of 'why' as asking 'What's the reason, guy?'

Mots liés

Collocations with Why

• ask why
• wonder why
• no reason why

Synonyms for Why

• what for
• reason
• cause

Opposites of Why

• because
• therefore
• so

Common mistakes with Why

• Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it.
• Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question.
• Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Questions fréquentes sur Why

Que signifie Why?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Que signifie Why en français ?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Quelle est la définition de Why?

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

Comment utiliser Why dans une phrase?

I asked her why she was late.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Why?

Can you explain why this happened?

Quels sont les synonymes de Why?

Quelques alternatives courantes : what for, reason, cause.

Quel est le contraire de Why?

Les sens opposés incluent because, therefore, so.

Quels mots vont avec Why?

Il s'associe souvent à ask why, wonder why, no reason why.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Why?

Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it. Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question. Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Comment prononce-t-on Why?

US: /["/waɪ/"]/, UK: /["/waɪ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Why?

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Quel niveau CEFR a Why?

"Why" est au niveau A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.