“Par exemple” is a very common French expression. 

Par Exemple - For Example

This expression is used to illustrate a comment, provide additional information, exactly as you would use “for example” in English.

Il est important de faire du sport : on peut, par exemple, faire du Tai Chi.
It’s important to practice a sport: you can, for example, easily practice Tai Chi.

Par Exemple without a verb

Note that when using “par exemple”, we often omit part of the sentence which are implied.


Il est important de faire du sport : du Tai Chi par exemple.
It’s important to practice a sport: Tai Chi for example.

In French as in English “one can practice” / “you can do some” are implied.

Synonyms of Par exemple

There are 2 true synonyms for “par exemple” in French.

• Ansi - thus, therefore. 
  This is quite old-fashioned, and not used as much as “par exemple”.
  Il aime les fruits. Ainsi, il mange une banane tous les jours.
  He likes fruits. Thus, he eat a banana everyday.
• Comme - such as
  Tu peux manger quelque chose de léger. Comme un fruit.
  You can eat something light. Such as a fruit.

Meaning of the French Expression “Ça Par Exemple”

“Ça par example” is an interjection that expresses surprise, and even sometimes disapproval, but not always. It’s kind of old-fashioned though, it’s not something I would say. I would probably say something like “je ne peux pas le croire” - “I can’t believe it”.

Finalement, après t’avoir fait la cour pendant des mois, il t’a posé un lapin ! Ça par exemple !
Finally, after courting you for months, he stood you up ! I can’t believe it !

Mistakes to Avoid When Using "Par Exemple"

“Un exemple” in French is written with an E, not an A as in “for example” in English. Also, the "for" is not translated as "pour" but as "par"... so in French, we say "by example", and you'll hear a lot of French people making that mistake when they speak English!

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