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1.I am going to India soon so I can take some sunshine.


2.I am going to India soon so I could take some sunshine.

How do you write the above sentences in French?

The first one means I have some real intentions to take sunshine in India. 

The second one is not strong. I may travel around to see historical places instead of taking sunshine.

In other words, I will engage in other activities when I am in India, though the possibility of taking sunshine exists.

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"pour prendre du soleil " would be "weaker" than "dans le but de prendre..." ,  "afin que je prenne..." or "pour que je prenne...." I think.

Your English phrases don't quite catch your explanations.. 

You might have:

1.I am going to India soon in order to  take some sunshine. (purposeful)

2.I am going to India soon  to (or and will) take some sunshine. (slightly coincidental)

Thanks George.

Could you please write the entire translation of my 2 sentences?

I would agree with your English sentences.

If someone wants to find out the difference in the meaning between my 2 sentences, I guess my way of explanation is acceptable.

I must confess the fact that I am not a native English speaker like you.

 No I know you are not a native English speaker . I think you told us that some time ago.

I will do my best to give you a translation ( but of course I am not a native French speaker) .

1.I am going to India soon in order to  take some sunshine. (purposeful)

Je vais bientôt en Inde  avec l'idée de prendre du soleil

Je vais bientôt en Inde  pour pouvoir  prendre du soleil

Je vais bientôt en Inde  avec le but  d'y prendre du soleil

2.I am going to India soon  to (or and will) take some sunshine. (slightly coincidental)

Je vais bientôt en Inde  pour  y  prendre du soleil

Je vais bientôt en Inde  où je pourrai  prendre du soleil

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