Purpose

afin que

FormalB2

What follows

afin que + a clause in the subjunctive

Function

Purpose

Meaning

States the purpose in writing when the two subjects differ, with the subjunctive.

Position and punctuation

within the sentence · no comma

Example

Les horaires seront publiés à l'avance, afin que chacun puisse s'organiser.

Timetables will be published in advance so that everyone can plan.

In the DELF

the B2 essay · the C1 synthesis