pourquoi = why
why = Pourquoi
It means why, or in a more literal translation, "for what".
Pourquoi pas means 'why not?' in English.
why - pourquoi
"What for?" and Why?" are English equivalents of the French word pourquoi. The adverb also serves as a masculine singular noun with the translations of "cause," "motive," "reason," "why," and "why and wherefore" in English. The pronunciation will be "poor-kwa" in French.
The French phrase "pourquoi aimez-vous ce lieu?" translates to "why do you like this place?" in English.
Pourquoi rire translates as 'why laugh' in English.
Why?Pour=For, quoi=what, pourquoi=for what, which is essentially "why."The definition is "Why".
Pourquoi plaidez-vous? in French means "Why do you plead?" in English.
Bien sûr, pourquoi pas ? means "of course, why not?" in English.
"Why this?" Pourquoi=why, ceci=this (Note there are several translations of "this"). Ceci is the pronoun this.
"Pourquoi tu l'as demandé?" translates to "Why did you ask for it?" in English.