Each vs. Every: Choisir le bon
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.
Overview
each et every.Eachest 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.Everyest 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.
every (au singulier). Cette différence de structure mentale est la source de 90 % des erreurs.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.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.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...every comme un bloc compact, une entité unique représentant la totalité.- 1L'atomisation avec
each:Eachdécompose un groupe. Si tu disEach 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 ».
- 1La généralisation avec
every:Everycrée une règle universelle.Every car has wheelsne 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.
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. |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).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.
Every employee should feel that their contribution is valued.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.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,
eachest le choix naturel.
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,
everyest impossible.
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.
Each report requires a different level of analysis.- Le mot est utilisé en position de pronom :
We have three cars, and each is a different color.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.
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 jamaiseach daypour une routine, on ditevery day.
I check my emails every ten minutes. / The Olympics happen every four years.- Tu veux mettre une emphase totale (sans exception) :
I've listened to every single song on this album. (L'ajout de single renforce l'idée de totalité).- Après des adverbes comme
almost,nearlyoupractically: Ces mots ne fonctionnent qu'avec la vision globale deevery.
Almost every seat was taken. (On ne dirait pas Almost each seat).- 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 »).
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.
Every of- Erreur :
*Every of* my friends likes football. - Pourquoi : Confusion avec
Each ofouAll of. - Correction :
Each of my friends...ouEvery one of my friends...(L'ajout deonepermet de rendre la structure possible).
every- Erreur :
Every *employees* must sign the contract. - Pourquoi : Influence du français « Tous les employés ».
- Correction :
Every employee must sign...
each et every, il faut les comparer à leur grand cousin : all. C'est souvent là que la confusion atteint son paroxysme.Each / Every | All |Every student) | Pluriel (All students) |is / has) | Pluriel (are / have) |All the students) |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).
each other. C'est une expression figée pour la réciprocité.They love each other.(Ils s'aiment l'un l'autre).
They love every other, ce qui signifierait « Ils aiment un sur deux », ce qui est très différent !Every each ?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 ».every day et everyday ?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).Every two weeks si every doit être suivi d'un singulier ?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.each pour parler d'un grand groupe ?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.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Each
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Singular Countable
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Singular
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Each child sings.
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Every
|
Singular Countable
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Singular
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Every child sings.
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Each of the
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Plural Countable
|
Singular
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Each of the children sings.
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Every one of the
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Plural Countable
|
Singular
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Every one of the children sings.
|
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All (Comparison)
|
Plural Countable
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Plural
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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.
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.”
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.”
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
| Caractéristique | Each | Every |
|---|---|---|
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Focus
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Membres individuels, un par un
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Tous les membres collectivement
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Taille du groupe
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Petit ou défini (minimum deux)
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Grand ou indéfini (minimum trois)
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Forme du nom
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Singulier comptable
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Singulier comptable
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Fréquence
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Rarement utilisé seul pour ça
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Utilisation standard (every day)
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Structure 'Of the'
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Possible (Each of the...)
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Impossible (on ne dit pas Every of the)
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Spectre de formalité
Each employee is responsible for their own workstation. (office rules)
Every employee has to clean their desk. (office rules)
Everyone's gotta clean their own spot. (office rules)
Each of y'all needs to clear your space. (office rules)
Exemples par niveau
I drink milk every day.
I drink milk every day.
Every child likes toys.
Every child likes toys.
Each student has a pen.
Each student has a pen.
We see him every week.
We see him every week.
Every room in the hotel is clean.
Every room in the hotel is clean.
Each of my parents is a doctor.
Each of my parents is a doctor.
I play football every Saturday.
I play football every Saturday.
Each book costs five dollars.
Each book costs five dollars.
Every one of these apples is rotten.
Every one of these apples is rotten.
Each member of the team has a different role.
Each member of the team has a different role.
I've tried every possible way to fix it.
I've tried every possible way to fix it.
They gave each of us a small gift.
They gave each of us a small gift.
Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.
Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.
Nearly every student passed the exam.
Nearly every student passed the exam.
The houses were sold for £200,000 each.
The houses were sold for £200,000 each.
Every effort was made to save the building.
Every effort was made to save the building.
Each and every person must take responsibility.
Each and every person must take responsibility.
The variables were each assigned a numerical value.
The variables were each assigned a numerical value.
He had every reason to suspect foul play.
He had every reason to suspect foul play.
Every so often, the market experiences a dip.
Every so often, the market experiences a dip.
The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.
The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.
Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.
Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.
They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.
They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.
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
Both refer to a total group, but 'Every' is singular and 'All' is plural.
Both can refer to two things, but 'Each' means both of them individually, while 'Either' means one or the other.
'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.
I go to school each day.
I go to school every day.
Every of the boys.
Each of the boys.
He has a ring on every thumb.
He has a ring on each thumb.
Every people knows him.
Every person knows him.
Each students has a book.
Each student has a book.
I like every of them.
I like each of them.
Almost each student passed.
Almost every student passed.
They cost five dollars every.
They cost five dollars each.
Every of my friend is nice.
Every one of my friends is nice.
Each and every students must attend.
Each and every student must attend.
Structures de phrases
Every ___ is ___.
Each of the ___ has ___.
I go to the ___ every ___.
They cost ___ each.
Real World Usage
I ensured that each client received a personalized follow-up.
Every time I post, I get so many comments!
Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag.
Every order comes with a free side dish.
Each variable was tested under controlled conditions.
I'm busy every single second today!
Focus sur l'individu
Each student has a different goal.
Le piège du pluriel
Every car in the lot is red.
Le duo gagnant
Each hand has five fingers.
Le 'their' inclusif
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.
Remember: 'Each of the' is fine, but 'Every' needs 'one' to become 'Every one of the'.
Stick to 'every'. 'Each' sounds unnatural for time intervals unless you are being very specific.
Use 'each' to make people feel like individuals, and 'every' to make them feel like a team.
Prononciation
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
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
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
___ student received a diploma.
Find and fix the mistake:
Every employees needs to attend the meeting.
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesI have a ring on ___ finger.
___ of the two candidates was excellent.
Find and fix the mistake:
Every students in the class has a laptop.
day / goes / she / every / gym / the / to
Match: 1. Two hands, 2. Daily routine, 3. Emphatic speech
Check the agreement.
The tickets are $20 ___.
___ time I see her, she's smiling.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercises___ person in the room raised their hand.
The software is installed on ___ computer in the office.
Each of the children were given a toy.
I visited every town and village in that regions, and each one had its unique charm.
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Traduis en anglais : 'Chaque jour est une nouvelle opportunité'
Traduis en anglais : 'Chacun des invités a reçu un petit cadeau'
Remets les mots dans l'ordre :
Remets les mots dans l'ordre :
Associe les expressions avec 'Each' ou 'Every' :
Associe le scénario au mot qui convient le mieux :
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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In Other Languages
cada
English distinguishes between individual (each) and collective (every) focus.
chaque / tous les
English 'every' is always singular; French 'tous les' is plural.
jeder
English determiners don't change for case.
sorezore / mai-
Japanese lacks the strict subject-verb agreement found in English distributives.
kull (كل)
English uses three different words (each, every, all) where Arabic uses one with different noun states.
měi (每)
Chinese requires the adverb 'dōu' to complete the distributive sense, whereas English uses the determiner alone.
Learning Path
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