tous

tous
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(the totality of)
a. all
C’est férié, aujourd’hui. Tous les magasins sont fermés.Today's a holiday. All stores are closed.
b. every
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Tous les passants s’arrêtent devant la vitrine de la boulangerie.Every passerby pauses in front of the bakery window.
2.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(used to express repetition)
a. every
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Je vais à la piscine tous les vendredis.I go to the pool every Friday.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
3.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(the totality of people or things)
a. all
Ce week-end, le musée sera ouvert à tous, gratuitement et sans interruption.This weekend, the museum will be open to all, free of charge and without interruption.
b. all of them
Nous avions prévu plusieurs sorties, mais toutes ont été annulées à cause de la pluie.We had planned several outings, but all of them were canceled due to rain.
c. everyone
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Une coopération entre les deux pays serait dans l’intérêt de tous.Cooperation between the two countries would be in everyone's interest.
d. everybody
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Le restaurant propose des plats simples qui peuvent être appréciés de tous.The restaurant offers simple dishes that can be enjoyed by everybody.
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