Stage 3 · A2
Expressing purpose with pour — identify and understand
Expressing purpose with pour: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Expressing purpose with pour” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Je viens pour travailler.; Nous partons tôt pour éviter le trafic.; Elle appelle pour confirmer.; Je note l’adresse pour ne pas l’oublier.. Which clue helps you recognise expression du but?
3. Understand
To understand “Expressing purpose with pour”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.
First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Expressing purpose with pour”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For expression du but, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Expressing purpose with pour” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
