afin
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
b. so as to
Muriel s'entraîne tous les jours afin de gagner la compétition.Muriel trains every day so as to win the competition.
c. to
Je suis sûr que mon patron a fait cette blague afin de m’humilier.I'm sure my boss made that joke to humiliate me.
d. so (with repetition of the subject)
Mon père m’a autorisé à regarder la télé afin de pouvoir faire sa sieste en paix.My father allowed me to watch TV so he could take his nap in peace.
A conjunction phrase is a group of words that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., parce que, dès que).
a. so that
Mes parents ont travaillé dur afin que leurs enfants aient une vie meilleure.My parents worked hard so that their children could have a better life.
b. in order that
Nous avons emmené toute la famille au parc afin que les enfants puissent se défouler.We took the whole family to the park in order that the children could let off steam.
c. so
Thomas a fermé la porte de sa chambre afin que personne ne le dérange.Thomas closed his bedroom door so no one would disturb him.
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