Pour ta gouverne

This expression means “for your information,” “for information,” “in order to teach you how to conduct yourself in a situation,” “to inform you,” or “for information.”

The word “gouverne” is related to governing and government. It dates back to the 12th century, but in the 18th century took the meaning of “serving as a rule of conduct.”

The “ta” meaning “your” can be replaced by any appropriate possessive pronoun such as “ma, ta, sa, notre, votre” or “leur” (my, your, his/her, our, your [plural/formal], their).

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