pourquoi

pourquoi
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. why
Pourquoi est-ce que tu pleures ?Why are you crying?
a. why
Je ne sais pas pourquoi tu ris.I don't know why you're laughing.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. why
Les enquêteurs n’ont toujours pas élucidé le pourquoi et le comment du crime, et encore moins trouvé le coupable.The investigators still haven't clarified the why and the how of the crime, let alone found the culprit.
b. reason
Je voudrais comprendre le pourquoi de ton départ précipité.I'd like to understand the reason for your sudden departure.
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