Je les lis tous les jours.

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Breakdown of Je les lis tous les jours.

• tous: every
• le jour: the day
• lire: to read
• les: them

Questions & Answers about Je les lis tous les jours.

Why is “les” used in this sentence?

Because “les” is a direct object pronoun (meaning “them”) that refers back to something previously mentioned—often books, articles, or something else you read. Instead of repeating the noun, French uses this pronoun.

Can we just say “Je lis tous les jours” without “les”?

Yes, you could say “Je lis tous les jours” meaning “I read every day.” However, removing “les” omits the direct reference to whatever specific items (such as books, newspapers, etc.) you’re talking about. With “les”, it’s clear you’re referring to those specific things.

What is the difference between “tous les jours” and “chaque jour”?

Both contain the idea of doing something on a daily basis, but “tous les jours” often emphasizes the routine or habit. “Chaque jour,” while it also means “every day,” can sometimes feel more individualizing, like counting each day separately. In most contexts, the phrases are interchangeable.

Is “Je lis les tous les jours” correct?

No. In French, the direct object pronoun “les” cannot go after the verb in this context. It must come before the verb, so you have to say “Je les lis tous les jours.”