Pronouncing "tous"

Sagar J.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Pronouncing "tous"

When you write: 

In this case, tous is always pronounced [toos], to differentiate it from tout (everything)!

--do you mean in both of the following cases?

1. as pronouns to replace a pre-mentioned noun

2. as compliments to an existing plural subject

?

Merci!

Asked 5 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Sagar,

‘Tous’ is pronounced ‘toos’ when it means all of them ....

Sagar J.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Merci, Cécile ! Je vous comprends parfaitement.

Pronouncing "tous"

When you write: 

In this case, tous is always pronounced [toos], to differentiate it from tout (everything)!

--do you mean in both of the following cases?

1. as pronouns to replace a pre-mentioned noun

2. as compliments to an existing plural subject

?

Merci!

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