B1 Argot Informel

تمام التمام

tamam el tamam

Perfect, all good

Signification

An informal way to say everything is excellent or completely fine.

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Contexte culturel

Egyptians are famous for their love of expressive language. 'تمام التمام' is used constantly in Cairo to maintain a friendly, lighthearted vibe. In Lebanon and Syria, this phrase is used to show hospitality and reassurance to guests. While understood everywhere, Gulf speakers might also use other regional superlatives, but 'تمام التمام' remains a universally recognized slang term. In Morocco and Tunisia, while French influence is strong, 'تمام التمام' is used in informal Arabic contexts to show agreement.

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Rhythm is key

Say it with a smile! The rhythm of the phrase is what makes it sound natural.

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Social harmony

Use this phrase to build rapport; it signals that you are a positive person.

Signification

An informal way to say everything is excellent or completely fine.

💡

Rhythm is key

Say it with a smile! The rhythm of the phrase is what makes it sound natural.

💬

Social harmony

Use this phrase to build rapport; it signals that you are a positive person.

Teste-toi

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

كيف حالك؟ - _________!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : تمام التمام

It is the most natural and positive response to 'How are you?'.

Which situation is appropriate for 'تمام التمام'?

Choose the best scenario:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Talking to a friend about your day

The phrase is informal and upbeat, making it unsuitable for formal or somber contexts.

Complete the dialogue.

A: هل الخطة جاهزة؟ B: نعم، _________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : تمام التمام

It confirms the plan is ready and perfect.

Match the phrase to the feeling.

Which feeling does 'تمام التمام' express?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Extreme satisfaction

The phrase is a superlative of 'complete/perfect'.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

كيف حالك؟ - _________!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : تمام التمام

It is the most natural and positive response to 'How are you?'.

Which situation is appropriate for 'تمام التمام'? Choose B1

Choose the best scenario:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Talking to a friend about your day

The phrase is informal and upbeat, making it unsuitable for formal or somber contexts.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: هل الخطة جاهزة؟ B: نعم، _________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : تمام التمام

It confirms the plan is ready and perfect.

Match the phrase to the feeling. situation_matching B1

Which feeling does 'تمام التمام' express?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Extreme satisfaction

The phrase is a superlative of 'complete/perfect'.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

4 questions

Only if it is a very informal email to a close friend. Avoid in professional emails.

No, it is invariant and works for everyone.

It is hard to say wrong, but don't use it in sad situations.

Yes, it is widely understood across the Arab world.

Expressions liées

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كله تمام

synonym

Everything is fine.

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زي الفل

similar

Like jasmine (perfect).

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على ما يرام

contrast

It is fine.

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ممتاز

similar

Excellent.

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ما شاء الله

builds on

God has willed it.

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