Significado
Used to indicate that something happens all the time or continuously.
Contexto cultural
The French often use 'toujours' to express a sense of 'déjà vu' or weariness with bureaucracy, as in 'C'est toujours la même administration.' In Quebec, 'toujours' is frequently used in the phrase 'Toujours ben' (meaning 'anyway' or 'at least'). In some West African French dialects, 'toujours' can be used for emphasis at the end of a sentence to mean 'definitely' or 'really.' The concept of 'Toujours' is central to French chivalry and romantic literature, representing a love that transcends time.
The 'Still' Trick
If you can replace 'still' with 'always' in English and it mostly makes sense, use 'toujours' in French.
Placement
Never put 'toujours' before the verb in a simple sentence. It's 'Je suis toujours,' not 'Je toujours suis.'
Significado
Used to indicate that something happens all the time or continuously.
The 'Still' Trick
If you can replace 'still' with 'always' in English and it mostly makes sense, use 'toujours' in French.
Placement
Never put 'toujours' before the verb in a simple sentence. It's 'Je suis toujours,' not 'Je toujours suis.'
Negative 'Still'
To say 'still not,' use 'toujours pas.' To say 'not yet,' use 'pas encore.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with 'toujours' in the correct position.
Je (manger) ______ des fruits.
In the present tense, the adverb follows the verb.
Which sentence means 'Are you still at the office?'
Select the correct translation:
'Toujours' is used for 'still' in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu aimes le chocolat ? B: Oui, ______ !
B is saying they always like it.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'C'est toujours ça.'
This is a common idiomatic use of 'toujours' for resignation.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJe (manger) ______ des fruits.
In the present tense, the adverb follows the verb.
Select the correct translation:
'Toujours' is used for 'still' in this context.
A: Tu aimes le chocolat ? B: Oui, ______ !
B is saying they always like it.
Sentence: 'C'est toujours ça.'
This is a common idiomatic use of 'toujours' for resignation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's a historical remnant from the plural 'jours' (days).
Yes, 'pour toujours' is the standard way to say 'forever'.
After the conjugated verb (e.g., Je parle toujours).
It is neutral and used in all registers.
'Tout le temps' is more informal and emphasizes the 'all the time' aspect.
Use 'pas toujours'.
Yes, in the idiom 'C'est toujours ça'.
Only in liaison with a following vowel.
Usually no, unless it's for poetic effect.
No, it is an adverb and remains invariable.
Frases relacionadas
tout le temps
synonymall the time
encore
similarstill / again
jamais
contrastnever
souvent
similaroften
à jamais
specialized formforever
