Tout as an adjective
When “tout” is used as an adjective it agrees with the gender and number of the noun it is linked to.
- Tout le train (masculine). All the train.
- Toute la table (feminine). All the table.
- Tous les livres (masculine plural). All the books.
- Toutes les fleurs (feminine plural). All the flowers.
Tout as a pronoun
When “tout” is used as a pronoun, it replaces a masculine or feminine plural group or a neutral group.
- Ils sont tous sympas (masculine plural). They are all nice.
- Elles sont toutes drôles (feminine plural). They are all funny.
- Tu as tout compris (neutral). You understood everything.
Tout as an adverb
When “tout” is used as an adverb it is invariable.
- Ce produit est tout nouveau (singular). This product is brand new.
- Ces produits sont tout nouveaux (plural). These products are brand new.
Expressions with tout
Here are some common expressions with “tout”:
- Tout le temps. All the time.
- Tout le monde. Everybody.
- Tout de suite. Right now.
- Tout d’un coup. Suddenly.
- Tout à l’heure. Later/earlier.
- En tout cas. In any case.
- C’est tout. That’s all.
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