Using pour

Question

So pour is only used to describe future intent? You can't use it to describe a habitual action? Like "Nous nous rejoignons pour une heure chaque semaine"?

Accepted Answer

Bonjour Stephanie,
Jim's answer is great to learn all the different usage of the word 'pour'! However, when expressing a duration with a future intent -> use 'pour' [duration] = for +[duration]
If you wish to express a habit, you will find that 'pendant' is the preposition to use: see examples with the verb 'courir' under '(pendant / durant) + [durée] = for/during + [duration]' from the lesson -> all habits

Le mardi, on parle au téléphone pendant des heures = On Tuesdays, we talk on the phone for hours
Chaque semaine, je vais à la gym pendant trois heures = Every week, I go to the gym for three hours

I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Answer

Hi Stephanie,Future intent only?   No! I don't think so.Have a look here:-https://www.dictionnaire-academie.fr/article/A9P3767Hope it helps.Jim