B2 Nouns & Articles 13 min read Moyen

Each vs. Every: Choisir le bon

Utilise each pour zoomer sur l'individu et every pour parler du groupe entier ou de la fréquence. Garde toujours le nom au singulier !

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'each' to focus on individual items in a group, and 'every' to focus on the group as a whole.

  • Use 'each' for two or more items; use 'every' for three or more items.
  • Both 'each' and 'every' are followed by a singular countable noun and a singular verb.
  • Use 'each' for small, specific groups; use 'every' for large groups or generalizations.
Each (👤 + 👤) vs. Every (👥)

Overview

### Overview
Bienvenue dans cette leçon de perfectionnement. Si tu es arrivé au niveau B2, c'est que tu maîtrises déjà les bases de la communication en anglais. Mais pour atteindre une véritable fluidité et, surtout, une précision professionnelle, il faut savoir jongler avec les nuances.
Aujourd'hui, on s'attaque à un duo qui pose souvent problème aux francophones : each et every.
À première vue, ils semblent interchangeables. On les traduit souvent tous les deux par « chaque » ou « tous les ». Pourtant, en anglais, choisir l'un plutôt que l'autre change subtilement la perspective de ta phrase. C’est une question de focale. Imagine que tu es photographe :
  • Each est un zoom. Il braque le projecteur sur les membres d'un groupe, un par un. On s'intéresse à l'individu, à sa spécificité, à son action isolée.
  • Every est un grand-angle. Il utilise un projecteur large pour éclairer tout le groupe d'un coup. On s'intéresse à la totalité, à la généralité, au 100 % sans exception.
Pourquoi est-ce crucial pour toi ? Parce qu'en français, on utilise souvent « tous les » (au pluriel) pour exprimer ce que l'anglais exprime avec every (au singulier). Cette différence de structure mentale est la source de 90 % des erreurs.
En maîtrisant each et every, tu ne te contentes pas de parler anglais : tu apprends à penser comme un anglophone, en choisissant délibérément de mettre l'accent soit sur l'unité, soit sur la masse.
### How This Grammar Works
Entrons dans le vif du sujet. D'un point de vue purement grammatical, each et every sont des déterminants. Leur règle d'or, celle que tu dois graver dans ton esprit, est la suivante : ils sont toujours suivis d'un nom singulier comptable et d'un verbe au singulier.
C'est là que le cerveau français commence à résister. Pourquoi ? Parce que sémantiquement, on parle de plusieurs personnes ou objets.
Si je dis Every student has a laptop, je parle bien d'une classe entière. Pourtant, le verbe has est au singulier. En français, on dirait « Tous les étudiants ont...
» (pluriel). L'anglais, lui, voit every comme un bloc compact, une entité unique représentant la totalité.
Regardons de plus près le fonctionnement de chacun :
  1. 1L'atomisation avec each : Each décompose un groupe. Si tu dis Each member of the team received a bonus, tu suggères que le processus a été individuel. On a donné un bonus à Paul, puis à Marie, puis à Thomas. C'est un acte distributif. En français, c'est l'équivalent parfait de « chaque ».
  1. 1La généralisation avec every : Every crée une règle universelle. Every car has wheels ne parle pas de voitures spécifiques dans un parking, mais du concept même de voiture. C'est une caractéristique intrinsèque au groupe. Ici, on est plus proche du « tous les » français, mais attention : la structure reste singulière.
En gros, retiens ceci : même si l'idée est plurielle dans ta tête, la grammaire anglaise traite ces mots comme des unités isolées. C'est une rigueur mathématique qui ne souffre aucune exception.
### Formation Pattern
Pour bien structurer tes phrases, voici les schémas syntaxiques que tu rencontreras. Note bien les différences de flexibilité entre les deux mots, car c'est là que se cachent les pièges.
| Structure | Exemple | Règle et Nuance |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Each + nom singulier | Each candidate was interviewed. | Obligatoire : Nom singulier comptable. Focus sur l'entretien individuel de chacun. |
| Every + nom singulier | Every building must have a fire exit. | Obligatoire : Nom singulier comptable. Règle générale s'appliquant à tous. |
| Each of the + nom pluriel | Each of the employees has a key. | Possible : Permet de désigner un groupe spécifique. Le verbe reste au singulier (has). |
| Each of + pronom pluriel | Each of them knows the secret. | Possible : them, us, you. Très utile pour éviter les répétitions. |
| Each (pronom seul) | The tickets cost £20 each. | Possible : Each peut se placer après un nom ou à la fin d'une phrase. |
| Every of the... | INCORRECT | Interdit : On ne peut jamais dire every of. C'est l'erreur classique à bannir. |
Comme tu le vois dans ce tableau, each est beaucoup plus polyvalent. Il peut fonctionner comme un pronom autonome, alors que every a toujours besoin d'un support (un nom ou le mot one).
Le cas du genre (Gender & Agreement) :
C'est un point essentiel pour ton niveau B2. Puisque each et every sont singuliers, quel pronom utiliser pour y faire référence plus tard dans la phrase ?
  • *Ancienne école :* Every student must bring his book. (Jugé sexiste et daté aujourd'hui).
  • *Solution moderne et recommandée :* Le singular they.
Exemple : Every employee should feel that their contribution is valued.
En tant que francophone, utiliser their (pluriel) pour reprendre every employee (singulier) peut te sembler étrange, mais c'est aujourd'hui la norme absolue dans le monde professionnel et académique anglophone pour garantir l'inclusion et la neutralité.
### When To Use It
C'est ici que ton intuition doit entrer en jeu. Voici les scénarios types pour t'aider à choisir le bon mot selon le contexte.
#### Utilise each quand :
  • Le groupe est petit et défini : Si tu parles de tes deux mains, de tes trois frères ou des quatre chaises autour de la table, each est le choix naturel.
*Exemple :* She had a ring on each finger. (On visualise chaque doigt séparément).
  • Il n'y a que deux éléments : C'est une règle stricte. Pour une paire, every est impossible.
*Exemple :* There is a balcony at each end of the hallway. (Pas every end).
  • Tu veux souligner l'individualité ou la différence : Si tu es au bureau et que tu veux dire que chaque rapport est unique, utilise each.
*Exemple :* Each report requires a different level of analysis.
  • Le mot est utilisé en position de pronom :
*Exemple :* We have three cars, and each is a different color.
#### Utilise every quand :
  • Le groupe est grand, indéfini ou abstrait : Tu parles de la population mondiale, des citoyens d'un pays ou des étoiles dans le ciel.
*Exemple :* Every citizen has the right to vote.
  • Tu parles de fréquence ou de répétition : C'est l'usage le plus courant de every. On ne dit jamais each day pour une routine, on dit every day.
*Exemple :* I check my emails every ten minutes. / The Olympics happen every four years.
  • Tu veux mettre une emphase totale (sans exception) :
*Exemple :* I've listened to every single song on this album. (L'ajout de single renforce l'idée de totalité).
  • Après des adverbes comme almost, nearly ou practically : Ces mots ne fonctionnent qu'avec la vision globale de every.
*Exemple :* Almost every seat was taken. (On ne dirait pas Almost each seat).
### Common Mistakes
En tant que professeur, je vois les mêmes erreurs revenir sans cesse chez mes étudiants français. Elles sont presque toutes dues à une traduction littérale depuis notre langue maternelle.
1. L'accord du verbe au pluriel (Le piège du « Tous les »)
  • Erreur : Every person in this room *are* happy.
  • Pourquoi : Tu penses « Toutes les personnes... sont ».
  • Correction : Every person in this room is happy. (Pense à « Chaque personne... est »).
2. L'utilisation de every pour deux éléments
  • Erreur : He was carrying a suitcase in *every* hand.
  • Pourquoi : Tu penses que « chaque main » fonctionne, mais en anglais, comme on n'a que deux mains, c'est un groupe restreint.
  • Correction : He was carrying a suitcase in each hand.
3. La structure Every of
  • Erreur : *Every of* my friends likes football.
  • Pourquoi : Confusion avec Each of ou All of.
  • Correction : Each of my friends... ou Every one of my friends... (L'ajout de one permet de rendre la structure possible).
4. Le nom au pluriel après every
  • Erreur : Every *employees* must sign the contract.
  • Pourquoi : Influence du français « Tous les employés ».
  • Correction : Every employee must sign...
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Pour bien situer each et every, il faut les comparer à leur grand cousin : all. C'est souvent là que la confusion atteint son paroxysme.
| Aspect | Each / Every | All |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Nombre du nom | Singulier (Every student) | Pluriel (All students) |
| Accord du verbe | Singulier (is / has) | Pluriel (are / have) |
| Focus | Individuel ou distributif | Collectif et global |
| Déterminant | Se place directement avant le nom | Nécessite souvent un article (All the students) |
Exemple concret :
  • Every student passed the exam. (On regarde le succès comme une règle générale pour la classe).
  • All the students passed the exam. (On regarde la masse des étudiants qui ont réussi).
Une autre nuance importante concerne each other. C'est une expression figée pour la réciprocité.
  • They love each other. (Ils s'aiment l'un l'autre).
Ne fais pas l'erreur de dire They love every other, ce qui signifierait « Ils aiment un sur deux », ce qui est très différent !
### Quick FAQ
1. Est-ce que je peux dire Every each ?
Non, ça n'existe pas. En revanche, tu peux dire each and every one pour être extrêmement emphatique. C'est une expression très courante dans les discours pour dire « absolument tout le monde, sans exception ».
2. Quelle est la différence entre every day et everyday ?
Attention à l'orthographe ! Every day (en deux mots) est un adverbe de temps : I run every day. Everyday (en un seul mot) est un adjectif qui signifie « banal » ou « quotidien » : These are my everyday shoes (ce sont mes chaussures de tous les jours).
3. Pourquoi dit-on Every two weeks si every doit être suivi d'un singulier ?
C'est l'exception qui confirme la règle ! Quand every est suivi d'un nombre (two, three, etc.), il considère la période comme une seule unité de temps. On ne parle pas de deux semaines isolées, mais d'un bloc de quatorze jours. C'est donc correct.
4. Puis-je utiliser each pour parler d'un grand groupe ?
Oui, si tu veux vraiment insister sur le fait que chaque individu a fait quelque chose de différent. Par exemple : There were 5,000 people, and each received a personalized letter. Ici, each souligne l'effort de personnalisation pour chaque personne parmi les 5 000.
En résumé, garde en tête que each sépare et every rassemble, mais que les deux exigent une rigueur singulière dans la construction de ta phrase. Entraîne-toi à reformuler tes pensées : au lieu de partir du « Tous les » pluriel, essaie de visualiser l'unité. C'est le secret pour ne plus faire d'erreurs d'accord !

Determiner + Noun + Verb Agreement

Determiner Noun Type Verb Form Example
Each
Singular Countable
Singular
Each child sings.
Every
Singular Countable
Singular
Every child sings.
Each of the
Plural Countable
Singular
Each of the children sings.
Every one of the
Plural Countable
Singular
Every one of the children sings.
All (Comparison)
Plural Countable
Plural
All children sing.

Meanings

Distributive determiners used to refer to all members of a group individually rather than collectively (like 'all'). They emphasize that the action applies to every single member.

1

Individual Focus (Each)

Used when thinking about the members of a group as individuals, one by one.

“Each person in this room has a unique story.”

“The artist painted each petal with incredible detail.”

2

Group Focus (Every)

Used when thinking about a group as a whole, similar to 'all' but grammatically singular.

“Every student must wear a uniform.”

“I've read every book on that shelf.”

3

Frequency (Every)

Used to describe how often something happens at regular intervals.

“I go to the gym every morning.”

“The bus arrives every ten minutes.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Each vs. Every: Choisir le bon
Caractéristique Each Every
Focus
Membres individuels, un par un
Tous les membres collectivement
Taille du groupe
Petit ou défini (minimum deux)
Grand ou indéfini (minimum trois)
Forme du nom
Singulier comptable
Singulier comptable
Fréquence
Rarement utilisé seul pour ça
Utilisation standard (every day)
Structure 'Of the'
Possible (Each of the...)
Impossible (on ne dit pas Every of the)

Spectre de formalité

Formel
Each employee is responsible for their own workstation.

Each employee is responsible for their own workstation. (office rules)

Neutre
Every employee has to clean their desk.

Every employee has to clean their desk. (office rules)

Informel
Everyone's gotta clean their own spot.

Everyone's gotta clean their own spot. (office rules)

Argot
Each of y'all needs to clear your space.

Each of y'all needs to clear your space. (office rules)

Exemples par niveau

1

I drink milk every day.

I drink milk every day.

2

Every child likes toys.

Every child likes toys.

3

Each student has a pen.

Each student has a pen.

4

We see him every week.

We see him every week.

1

Every room in the hotel is clean.

Every room in the hotel is clean.

2

Each of my parents is a doctor.

Each of my parents is a doctor.

3

I play football every Saturday.

I play football every Saturday.

4

Each book costs five dollars.

Each book costs five dollars.

1

Every one of these apples is rotten.

Every one of these apples is rotten.

2

Each member of the team has a different role.

Each member of the team has a different role.

3

I've tried every possible way to fix it.

I've tried every possible way to fix it.

4

They gave each of us a small gift.

They gave each of us a small gift.

1

Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.

Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.

2

Nearly every student passed the exam.

Nearly every student passed the exam.

3

The houses were sold for £200,000 each.

The houses were sold for £200,000 each.

4

Every effort was made to save the building.

Every effort was made to save the building.

1

Each and every person must take responsibility.

Each and every person must take responsibility.

2

The variables were each assigned a numerical value.

The variables were each assigned a numerical value.

3

He had every reason to suspect foul play.

He had every reason to suspect foul play.

4

Every so often, the market experiences a dip.

Every so often, the market experiences a dip.

1

The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.

The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.

2

Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.

Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.

3

They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.

They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.

4

The committee members, each a specialist in their field, convened at noon.

The committee members, each a specialist in their field, convened at noon.

Facile à confondre

Each vs. Every: Choosing the Right One vs Every vs. All

Both refer to a total group, but 'Every' is singular and 'All' is plural.

Each vs. Every: Choosing the Right One vs Each vs. Either

Both can refer to two things, but 'Each' means both of them individually, while 'Either' means one or the other.

Each vs. Every: Choosing the Right One vs Every one vs. Everyone

'Everyone' refers only to people. 'Every one' refers to each individual member of a group of things or people.

Erreurs courantes

Every students are here.

Every student is here.

Every must be followed by a singular noun and verb.

I go to school each day.

I go to school every day.

'Every' is more natural for routine frequency.

Every of the boys.

Each of the boys.

You cannot use 'every' directly with 'of'.

He has a ring on every thumb.

He has a ring on each thumb.

Since humans have only two thumbs, 'each' is required.

Every people knows him.

Every person knows him.

'People' is plural; 'person' is singular.

Each students has a book.

Each student has a book.

'Each' must be followed by a singular noun.

I like every of them.

I like each of them.

'Every' cannot be a pronoun; 'each' can.

Almost each student passed.

Almost every student passed.

'Almost' and 'nearly' only work with 'every'.

They cost five dollars every.

They cost five dollars each.

Only 'each' can be used at the end of a sentence as an adverb.

Every of my friend is nice.

Every one of my friends is nice.

Missing 'one' and plural noun after 'of'.

Each and every students must attend.

Each and every student must attend.

Even the emphatic 'each and every' requires a singular noun.

Structures de phrases

Every ___ is ___.

Each of the ___ has ___.

I go to the ___ every ___.

They cost ___ each.

Real World Usage

Job Interview very common

I ensured that each client received a personalized follow-up.

Social Media constant

Every time I post, I get so many comments!

Travel common

Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag.

Food Delivery Apps very common

Every order comes with a free side dish.

Academic Writing very common

Each variable was tested under controlled conditions.

Texting constant

I'm busy every single second today!

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Focus sur l'individu

Utilise 'each' quand tu veux souligner que chaque membre d'un groupe est unique ou séparé des autres. C'est comme si tu pointais du doigt chaque personne l'une après l'autre :
Each student has a different goal.
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Le piège du pluriel

C'est l'erreur n°1 ! 'Each' et 'every' sont suivis d'un nom singulier et d'un verbe au singulier, même si l'idée est plurielle :
Every car in the lot is red.
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Le duo gagnant

Si tu n'as que deux objets ou personnes (comme tes mains ou tes parents), 'each' est ton meilleur ami. 'Every' ne s'utilise normalement qu'à partir de trois :
Each hand has five fingers.
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Le 'their' inclusif

En anglais moderne, on utilise souvent 'their' pour rester neutre après 'each' ou 'every', même si c'est techniquement pluriel :
Every guest brought their own drink.

Smart Tips

Replace 'Each' or 'Every' with 'He' or 'She'. If the verb sounds right with 'He', it's correct.

Every student have a book. He has a book. -> Every student has a book.

Remember: 'Each of the' is fine, but 'Every' needs 'one' to become 'Every one of the'.

Every of the cars is red. Every one of the cars is red.

Stick to 'every'. 'Each' sounds unnatural for time intervals unless you are being very specific.

I brush my teeth each morning. I brush my teeth every morning.

Use 'each' to make people feel like individuals, and 'every' to make them feel like a team.

Every student did a great job. Each student did a great job.

Prononciation

/iːtʃ/ vs /ˈev.ri/

Each vs Every Syllables

'Each' is one syllable /iːtʃ/. 'Every' is often pronounced as two syllables /ˈev.ri/ rather than three /ˈev.ər.i/.

Emphasis on 'Each'

I want EACH and EVERY one of you to listen.

Stressing both words adds extreme emphasis to the individual responsibility.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

E-A-C-H stands for 'Every Actual Component Here' (focus on the individual).

Association visuelle

Imagine a line of people. 'Each' is a spotlight hitting one person at a time. 'Every' is a floodlight hitting the whole line at once.

Rhyme

For two or more, 'each' is the key. For three or more, 'every' can be.

Story

A teacher has two students. She gives 'each' student a book. Later, she goes to a huge school and tells 'every' student to study. She does this 'every' day.

Word Web

IndividualSingularFrequencyDistributiveAgreementQuantifier

Défi

Look around your room. Identify a group of objects (like books or chairs). Describe them using 'each' for their individual colors and 'every' for their general purpose.

Notes culturelles

In British English, 'each' is slightly more common in formal written instructions than in American English, which often favors 'every' for general rules.

Americans frequently use 'every' in casual speech to mean 'all', even when 'each' might be more technically accurate for small groups.

Legal documents use 'each' to ensure that the law applies to every individual party separately, preventing any loophole where a group might be treated as a single entity.

'Each' comes from the Old English 'ælc', meaning 'ever-each'. 'Every' is a later development from 'æfre ælc' (ever each).

Amorces de conversation

What is something you do every single day?

If you had three wishes, what would each wish be?

Do you think every person has a soulmate?

Describe a time when each member of your team had to work together.

Sujets d'écriture

Write about your morning routine. Use 'every' to describe your habits.
Think of your three closest friends. Write one sentence about each of them using 'each'.
Discuss the pros and cons of individual vs. group work. Use 'each' and 'every' to distinguish between the two.
Reflect on a major life event. How did each and every decision you made lead to that moment?

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

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Incorrect

Correct


Incorrect

Correct


Incorrect

Correct

Test Yourself

Choisis la bonne forme

___ student received a diploma.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each
'Each' met l'accent sur la remise individuelle du diplôme à chaque élève.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Every employees needs to attend the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Every employee needs to attend the meeting.
'Every' doit toujours être suivi d'un nom au singulier ('employee').
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each of the departments has a budget.
'Each of the' est la bonne structure, et le verbe s'accorde au singulier avec 'each'.

Score: /3

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Choix multiple

I have a ring on ___ finger.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: each
While 'every' is possible, 'each' is better here as it focuses on the individual fingers.
Fill in the blank with 'each' or 'every'.

___ of the two candidates was excellent.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each
We use 'each' when referring to only two items.
Correct the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Every students in the class has a laptop.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Every student
'Every' must be followed by a singular noun.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

day / goes / she / every / gym / the / to

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She goes to the gym every day.
The standard word order is Subject + Verb + Place + Time.
Match the distributive with the correct context. Match Pairs

Match: 1. Two hands, 2. Daily routine, 3. Emphatic speech

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Each, 2-Every, 3-Each and every
Each for two, Every for routine, Each and every for emphasis.
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choix multiple

Check the agreement.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Every one of the members is here.
'Every one of' is followed by a plural noun but a singular verb.
Fill in the blank.

The tickets are $20 ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: each
Only 'each' can be used as an adverb at the end of a sentence.
Choose the best fit. Choix multiple

___ time I see her, she's smiling.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Every
'Every time' is a fixed expression for frequency.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choisis la bonne forme Texte trous

___ person in the room raised their hand.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Every
Choisis la bonne forme Texte trous

The software is installed on ___ computer in the office.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: every
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

Each of the children were given a toy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each of the children was given a toy.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur Error Correction

I visited every town and village in that regions, and each one had its unique charm.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I visited every town and village in that region, and each one had its unique charm.
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each student has a locker.
Quelle phrase est correcte ? Choix multiple

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The bus runs every two hours.
Tape la phrase correcte en anglais Traduction

Traduis en anglais : 'Chaque jour est une nouvelle opportunité'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Every day is a new opportunity.","Each day is a new opportunity."]
Tape la phrase correcte en anglais Traduction

Traduis en anglais : 'Chacun des invités a reçu un petit cadeau'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Each of the guests received a small gift.","Every guest received a small gift."]
Mets les mots dans l'ordre Sentence Reorder

Remets les mots dans l'ordre :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Each student has a different goal.
Mets les mots dans l'ordre Sentence Reorder

Remets les mots dans l'ordre :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She answered every question in the exam.
Associe chaque expression au bon déterminant Match Pairs

Associe les expressions avec 'Each' ou 'Every' :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Associe chaque scénario au mot approprié Match Pairs

Associe le scénario au mot qui convient le mieux :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

No, 'every' is used for three or more. For two people, you must use 'each' or 'both'.

Yes, 'every' is always followed by a singular countable noun and a singular verb (e.g., 'Every person is...').

'Everyone' means all people. 'Every one' (two words) refers to each individual member of a group of things or people and is often followed by 'of'.

No, you must say 'each of the students' or 'each of these students'. You need a determiner (the, my, these) after 'of'.

Use 'each' at the end when talking about prices or individual amounts, like 'They cost $1 each'.

No, neither 'each' nor 'every' can be used with uncountable nouns like 'water' or 'advice'. Use 'all' or 'some' instead.

Technically yes, but it is a common idiomatic expression used for strong emphasis.

This is a fixed idiom meaning 'alternating days' (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

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Mastery Progress

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

cada

English distinguishes between individual (each) and collective (every) focus.

French moderate

chaque / tous les

English 'every' is always singular; French 'tous les' is plural.

German high

jeder

English determiners don't change for case.

Japanese low

sorezore / mai-

Japanese lacks the strict subject-verb agreement found in English distributives.

Arabic moderate

kull (كل)

English uses three different words (each, every, all) where Arabic uses one with different noun states.

Chinese low

měi (每)

Chinese requires the adverb 'dōu' to complete the distributive sense, whereas English uses the determiner alone.

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