J’ai achetè du pain à faire un gâteau . Is that right to use à instead of using pour ?

Saw H.Kwiziq community member

J’ai achetè du pain à faire un gâteau . Is that right to use à instead of using pour ?

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Saw,

 No, you cannnot say 'à faire' un gâteau only 'pour faire' is correct.

e.g 

Je lui ai téléphoné pour l'inviter = I called (him) to invite him

Je leur ai parlé pour expliquer mon comportement = I spoke to them in order to explain my behaviour

Hope this helps!

J’ai achetè du pain à faire un gâteau . Is that right to use à instead of using pour ?

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