Pour with negative statements

Liliana J.A1Kwiziq community member

Pour with negative statements

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How do you say in French in order not to or so as not to? For example: In order not to be tired, I went to bed early. Is there a specific pattern we have to use to say this?

This question relates to:French lesson "in order to"

Asked 5 years ago

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Chris W.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

Pour ne pas être fatigué, je me suis couché tôt. -- In order not to be tired, I went to bed early.

Pour qu'il ne soit pas fatigué il s'est couché tôt. -- So that he would not be tired, he went to bed early.

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