Usages of de peur que
J’arrose de peur que la plante dépérisse.
I water for fear that the plant may wither away.
Je protège la plante de peur que ses feuilles sèchent.
I protect the plant for fear that its leaves may dry.
Paul vide la soucoupe de peur que l’eau y reste.
Paul empties the saucer for fear that the water may remain there.
J’attache la bouture au tuteur de peur que le vent souffle.
I tie the cutting to the stake for fear that the wind may blow.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).
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