dans le but de

in order to

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phrase Rare #32,955

in order to Expresses purpose or intention and is usually followed by an infinitive. It is somewhat formal; the shorter "pour" is more common in everyday speech.

FR: Elle travaille dur dans le but de réussir son examen.

EN: She is working hard in order to pass her exam.

Il a acheté le terrain dans le but de s'y construire une maison.

He bought the land with the intention of building a house there.

Il est venu visiter cette maison dans le but de l'acheter.

He came to view this house with the intention of buying it.

Il a acheté un terrain dans le but de construire une maison.

He bought a piece of land with the aim of building a house.

Il voyage dans le but de rencontrer d'autres voyageurs.

He travels in order to meet other travelers.

Qui voudrait d'un argent gagné dans le but de mourir ?

Who would want money earned for the purpose of dying?

— Silent Voice (2016)

J'y suis allé dans le but de le rencontrer.

I went there to meet him.