"All", "every", and "the whole" with tout
To say "all", "every", or "the whole" in French, use the adjective tout followed by a definite article (le, la, l', or les) and the noun.
Like other adjectives, tout must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | tout | tous |
| Feminine | toute | toutes |
Use the singular forms (tout or toute) to talk about "the whole" of something. Use tout for masculine singular nouns and toute for feminine singular nouns:
| They clean the whole building. | Ils nettoient tout le bâtiment. |
| We stay at the beach all day. | Nous restons à la plage toute la journée. |
Use the plural forms (tous or toutes) to talk about "all" or "every" of something. Use tous for masculine plural nouns and toutes for feminine plural nouns:
| I like all the seasons. | J'aime toutes les saisons. |
| The boss understands all the details. | Le chef comprend tous les détails. |
| All the employees are tired today. | Tous les employés sont fatigués aujourd'hui. |
Pronunciation tip: When tous is used before les and a noun (like in tous les détails), the final s is completely silent!
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