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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. pourquoi
Why are you crying?Pourquoi tu pleures ?
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. pourquoi (adverb)
I know Gary was late for school, but I don't know the reason why.Je sais que Gary était en retard à l’école, mais je ne sais pas pourquoi.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. pourquoi
I don't know why Trish left me.Je ne sais pas pourquoi Trish m’a quitté.
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