pourquoi Learn Unstarted Summary The French translation for “why” is pourquoi. Examples of "why" in use There are 3 examples of the French word for "why" being used: Recording English French Learn Why are you here? Pourquoi êtes-vous ici ? Learn Why is she going to Lyon? Pourquoi va-t-elle à Lyon ? Learn Why is he so worried? Pourquoi est-il aussi inquiet ? Learn Practice Lesson "why" Practice (4) Lesson Learn Lesson words why etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases Why are you here?, Why is he so worried?, Why is she going to Lyon? etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Question words 1 Part of Speech Courses Adverbs 5