Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes | French Grammar
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One tiny word, four forms, three jobs. This guide explains Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes in French with clear rules, real examples and practice for every CEFR level. For instance: « tout le temps » — all the time.
Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes
One tiny word, four forms, three jobs
1. Adjectif : agrees with the noun
| Forme | Exemple | Traduction |
|---|---|---|
| tout le | tout le temps | all the time |
| toute la | toute la journée | the whole day |
| tous les | tous les jours | every day |
| toutes les | toutes les semaines | every week |
2. Pronom : tout / tous
| Exemple | Traduction | Prononciation |
|---|---|---|
| Tout va bien. | Everything is fine. | [tu] |
| Ils sont tous là. | They are ALL here. | [tus] — the s is heard ! |
| Merci pour tout. | Thanks for everything. | [tu] |
3. Adverbe : tout = très
| Exemple | Traduction |
|---|---|
| Il est tout content. | He is very happy. |
| Elle habite tout près. | She lives very close. |
| Elle est toute contente. | (exception : before feminine consonant) |
💡 Les 3 réflexes
Before le/la/les → adjective, agree : tous les jours, toute la nuit.
Pronoun tous (= everyone/all of them) pronounces its S : ils sont tous [tus] là.
Common combos to memorise : tout le monde (everyone), tous les deux (both), pas du tout (not at all), tout à fait (exactly).
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every day = ___ les jours (masculine plural)
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tous
the whole night = ___ la nuit (feminine)
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toute
« Ils sont tous là » — pronounce the s ? (pronoun!)
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Yes — [tus]
not at all = pas ___ ___ (fixed combo)
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du tout
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Translate into French: « Is everyone here? » (translation)
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Tout le monde est là ?
Translate into French: « I work every day except Sunday. » (translation)
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Je travaille tous les jours sauf le dimanche.
Translate into French: « Not at all, quite the opposite! » (translation)
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Pas du tout, au contraire !
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Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes in French — FAQ
How do you use Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes in French?
One tiny word, four forms, three jobs. Follow the rules and patterns in the lesson above, and practise with real sentences like « tout le temps » (all the time).
Can you give an example of Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes in French?
Yes — « tout le temps » means « all the time », and « toute la journée » means « the whole day ». The lesson above has many more examples with explanations.
What CEFR level is Tout, Toute, Tous, Toutes?
This topic is introduced around B1 and refined at higher levels — pick your level from the links at the top of the page. You can also drill it with the interactive exercises and games below.
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