Sometimes it can be confusing to choose between for and to and a lot of French people are confused because it can sometimes be translated by the same word in French: “pour”. So here are the three different contexts.
OBJECTIVES, GOALS (TO + VERB)
He stopped working at 7pm to sleep more.
She talks to her parents to convince them.
INFINITIVE (TO + VERB)
I wanted to work less
She decided to stop working
DIRECTIONS (TO + NOUN)
Here are the trains to Paris
We were walking to the supermarket
I gave a gift to her
OBJECTIVES, GOALS (FOR + NOUN)
Let’s go out tonight for a burger.
He could anything for that much money.
REASONS (FOR + VERB + ING)
He has been punished for driving dangerously
I was jealous of her for being so clever
INTENTION (FOR + SOMEONE / SOMETHING)
I have made this gift for her
I would do anything for my passion