Toujours (en. Always)

/tuʒuʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates permanence or continuity over time.

He is always late.

Il est toujours en retard.

Expresses a habit or a situation that repeats.

She always goes to the market on Sundays.

Elle va toujours au marché le dimanche.

Used to reinforce a statement.

It's always a good idea.

C'est toujours une bonne idée.

Comes from the Old French 'tujours', derived from the Latin 'toto die', which means 'the whole day'.

I am always here

I am present at all times.

je suis toujours là

always and forever

For eternity.

toujours et à jamais

you are always right

You are always correct.

tu as toujours raison

always more

In an increasingly frequent manner.

toujours plus

always as much

In a quantity equal to what it was before.

toujours autant

Endless continuous time.

I always work, even on weekends.

Je travaille toujours, même le week-end.

Strong habit.

She always smokes after the meal.

Elle fume toujours après le repas.