Preposition pour

nicole r.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Preposition pour

When using the preposition pour. In this sentence pour nous deux, Marianne et moi. Why does it mean for both of us I know pour means for but I don't know why deux means both.


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Nicole

Asked 3 years ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It’s not necessarily a direct translation which might be closer to “for us two”, but more in keeping with English usage - “for us two”, “for the two of us”, “for both of us” or even “for us both” - take your pick as to which you think sounds better/more natural in English. 

Preposition pour

When using the preposition pour. In this sentence pour nous deux, Marianne et moi. Why does it mean for both of us I know pour means for but I don't know why deux means both.


Thanks

Nicole

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