afin que

afin que
A conjunction phrase is a group of words that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., parce que, dès que).
conjunction phrase
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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