Toujours
Example: Il est toujours gentil avec ses amis.
Definition
"Toujours" is an adverb in French meaning 'always' or 'still,' used to indicate that an action or state continues without interruption or remains true over time, as in the phrase 'Il est toujours gentil avec ses amis' meaning 'He is always kind to his friends.'
Etymology
The French word "toujours" comes from the Old French 'tous jours,' which literally means 'all days.' Over time, it evolved into a single word indicating continuity or permanence, similar to the English word 'always.' Did you know that its origin reflects the idea of something lasting every day?
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"Toujours" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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