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How to Say ‘For oneself.’ in French

Pour soi.

poor swah

[poor swah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Soi] means [oneself], used in general statements rather than for one specific person. So [pour soi] is more like [for oneself], while [pour moi] or [pour toi] names the person directly.

Phrase Breakdown

Pour

[poor]

For

Used to indicate the intention or purpose of something.

Example

Je fais un gâteau pour l'anniversaire.

I make a cake for the birthday.

soi

[swah]

oneself

Referring to the person speaking or writing, used as the object of a verb or preposition.

Example

Il est important de prendre du temps pour soi.

It is important to take time for oneself.

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