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Everything about the French phrase "Pourquoi pas"

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French to English translation

  • Translation : Why not?

  • Register : Neutral - Basic

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  • IPA : / puʁkwa pa ? /

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Donneur de sang

Blood donor

Depuis plusieurs années, Angèle donnait son sang.
For several years, Angèle had been donating blood.
Elle le faisait environ tous les trois mois.
She was doing it about every three months.
Elle savait que cela pouvait sauver des vies.
She knew it could save lives.
Un jour, elle en parle à Joe.
One day she talks to Joe about it.
Il lui demande quand elle irait la prochaine fois.
He asks her when she would go next time.
AngèleJ'y vais demain. Tu veux venir avec moi ?
I'm going there tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?
JoeOui, pourquoi pas !
Yes, why not!

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