« Everyone is » ou « Everyone are » : Quelle est la différence ?
is ou has !
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Words like 'everyone' and 'everybody' always take a singular verb like 'is', even though they refer to many people.
- Treat 'everyone' as a single group: 'Everyone is happy' (Correct).
- Never use 'are' directly after 'everyone': 'Everyone are here' (Incorrect).
- Use plural pronouns for follow-ups: 'Everyone is here, and they are ready'.
Overview
everyone is et everyone are représente l'un des défis les plus fréquents, mais aussi les plus révélateurs, pour les apprenants francophones de niveau intermédiaire. Bien que tu saches probablement déjà que everyone signifie « tout le monde », ton cerveau a tendance à te jouer des tours. Pourquoi ?are. Pourtant, en anglais, la règle est stricte et sans exception : everyone est un pronom singulier.everyone are est une erreur qui « s'entend » immédiatement et qui trahit un manque de maîtrise des bases de l'accord sujet-verbe. À l'inverse, utiliser systématiquement le singulier montre que tu as intégré la logique interne de la langue anglaise, et non que tu te contentes de traduire littéralement tes pensées depuis le français.is et non are, il faut regarder la structure même du mot. Everyone est ce qu'on appelle un indefinite pronoun (pronom indéfini). Si on le décortique, on trouve every (chaque) et one (un/une).-one, -body ou -thing sont toujours singuliers. Ils fonctionnent exactement comme les pronoms de la troisième personne du singulier : he (il), she (elle) ou it (ceci/cela). Si tu peux remplacer le sujet par he ou she et que la phrase reste grammaticalement correcte, alors tu dois utiliser la forme singulière du verbe.He is happy.(Il est heureux.)Everyone is happy.(Tout le monde est heureux.)
everyone qui suivent la même règle :- Les personnes :
everyone,everybody,someone,somebody,anyone,anybody,no one,nobody. - Les objets :
everything,something,anything,nothing.
everyone, le verbe qui suit doit être au singulier. C'est une règle d'or de l'accord sujet-verbe (subject-verb agreement).everyone appelle systématiquement la forme verbale de la troisième personne du singulier. Pour les verbes d'action au présent simple, cela signifie généralement l'ajout d'un -s ou -es à la fin du verbe. Pour l'auxiliaire be, on utilisera is ou was.have, on utilisera has.everyone par rapport au pluriel people (les gens), qui est souvent la source de la confusion :Everyone (Singulier) | Avec People (Pluriel) |Everyone is ready. | People are ready. |Everyone likes coffee. | People like coffee. |Everyone was there. | People were there. |Everyone has finished. | People have finished. |Everyone doesn't know. | People don't know. |Does everyone agree? | Do people agree? |- 1L'auxiliaire
do: Dans les questions et les phrases négatives, on utilisedoesoudoesn't. C'est une erreur classique de diredon't everyone.... Rappelle-toi :Everyone doesn't like the rain(Tout le monde n'aime pas la pluie). - 2Le verbe
have: On utilisehas. Par exemple :Everyone has a phone nowadays(Tout le monde a un téléphone de nos jours). - 3Les verbes modaux : Avec les modaux comme
can,should,mustouwill, la question ne se pose pas car ils ne changent jamais de forme.Everyone can joinest aussi simple queI can join.
everyone is est universel. Tu l'utiliseras dans presque toutes les situations où tu veux parler d'un groupe de manière globale. Voici les contextes les plus fréquents pour un niveau B1 :In this office, everyone is very professional.(Dans ce bureau, tout le monde est très professionnel.)Everyone knows that Paris is beautiful.(Tout le monde sait que Paris est beau.)
Is everyone comfortable?(Est-ce que tout le monde est bien installé ?)Has everyone received the email?(Est-ce que tout le monde a reçu l'e-mail ?)
Everyone needs to sign the guestbook.(Tout le monde doit signer le livre d'or.)Everyone is expected to arrive at 9 AM.(Tout le monde est censé arriver à 9h.)
After the movie, everyone was crying.(Après le film, tout le monde pleurait.)Everyone seems happy with the new project.(Tout le monde semble content du nouveau projet.)
Everyone, tu dois immédiatement oublier le mot « Tous » et te concentrer sur « Tout le monde ».- Erreur :
Everyone are here.(Influencé par « Tous sont là »). - Correction :
Everyone is here.(Pense à « Tout le monde est là »).
everyone et le verbe. Ton oreille entend le pluriel juste avant le verbe et veut l'accorder avec lui.- Exemple fautif :
Everyone in these departments are working hard. - Pourquoi c'est faux : Le sujet n'est pas
departments, c'esteveryone. - Correction :
Everyone in these departments is working hard.
in, of, with) pour trouver le vrai sujet.they/their/them pour reprendre everyone afin d'être neutre (pour éviter le lourd his or her). Beaucoup d'apprenants pensent que si on utilise their plus tard dans la phrase, le verbe doit aussi être au pluriel.- Correct :
Everyone is bringing their own lunch.(Tout le monde apporte son propre déjeuner.) - Incorrect :
Everyone are bringing their own lunch.
everyone = singulier), mais le pronom de rappel peut être pluriel par commodité.everyone avec d'autres structures qui expriment la totalité mais qui fonctionnent différemment au niveau grammatical.Everyone is invited. |All the people are invited. |Each person has a seat. |All of us are going. |Everything is under control. |Everyone vs All :All (tous/tout) peut être suivi d'un pluriel, alors que everyone ne le peut jamais.- Tu diras :
All students are present. - MAIS tu diras :
Everyone is present.
Everyone vs Everybody :Everybody est juste un tout petit peu plus informel que everyone. Les deux sont strictement singuliers. Tu peux utiliser l'un ou l'autre selon ton envie, tant que tu gardes le verbe au singulier.everyone are si je parle d'un très grand groupe de millions de personnes ?everyone on Earth), la règle grammaticale impose le singulier. C'est une question de structure de mot, pas de quantité réelle de personnes.everyone are dans des chansons ou des films ?is pour être certain d'être correct.has ou have avec everyone ?he (il). Est-ce que tu dis he have ? Non, tu dis he has. Donc, tu diras toujours everyone has. C'est un excellent moyen mnémotechnique pour tous les verbes irréguliers.everyone et every one (en deux mots) c'est la même chose ?Everyone (un seul mot) signifie « tout le monde ». Every one (deux mots) insiste sur chaque élément individuel d'un groupe d'objets ou de personnes et est souvent suivi de of.Every one of these books is great. La bonne nouvelle ? Les deux demandent un verbe au singulier !Verb Agreement with Everyone/Everybody
| Verb Type | Subject | Singular Form (Correct) | Plural Form (Incorrect) |
|---|---|---|---|
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To Be (Present)
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Everyone
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is
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are
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To Be (Past)
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Everybody
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was
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were
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To Have
|
Everyone
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has
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have
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To Do
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Everybody
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does
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do
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Regular Verbs
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Everyone
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works
|
work
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Regular Verbs
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Everybody
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knows
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know
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Everyone is
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Everyone's
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Everyone's ready.
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Everyone has
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Everyone's
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Everyone's got a car.
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Everybody is
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Everybody's
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Everybody's here.
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Everyone does not
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Everyone doesn't
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Everyone doesn't know.
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Meanings
The use of singular verb forms with indefinite pronouns that imply a collective group of people.
Collective Inclusion
Referring to every person in a specific group or the whole world as a single unit.
“Everyone is responsible for their own luggage.”
“Is everyone ready to leave?”
Tag Question Exception
Using a plural verb in a question tag after a singular indefinite pronoun.
“Everyone is here, aren't they?”
“Everybody likes pizza, don't they?”
Formal Distributive
Emphasizing each individual within a group using 'every one' (two words).
“Every one of the students is talented.”
“I checked every one of the files, and each is correct.”
Reference Table
| Sujet | Règle grammaticale | Exemple correct | Exemple incorrect |
|---|---|---|---|
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Everyone
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Pronom indéfini singulier
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Everyone is ready.
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Everyone are ready.
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He/She/It
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Pronom singulier
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He is smart.
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He are smart.
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I
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Pronom singulier première personne
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I am learning.
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I is learning.
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You
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Pronom deuxième personne (singulier/pluriel)
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You are helpful.
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You is helpful.
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We
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Pronom pluriel première personne
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We are busy.
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We is busy.
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They
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Pronom pluriel troisième personne
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They are here.
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They is here.
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Spectre de formalité
Is everyone prepared to commence? (Meeting or event)
Is everyone ready to start? (Meeting or event)
Everyone ready? (Meeting or event)
Y'all ready? (Meeting or event)
Le monde singulier de 'Everyone'
Règles
- Accord sujet-verbe Le verbe s'accorde au singulier
- Pronoms indéfinis S'applique aux mots en -one/-body
Exemples (Présent)
- Everyone is... Everyone is happy.
- Everyone has... Everyone has a phone.
- Everyone wants... Everyone wants cake.
Exemples (Passé)
- Everyone was... Everyone was surprised.
- Everyone had... Everyone had fun.
Erreur courante
- Everyone are... Utilisation incorrecte
- Everyone do... Utilisation incorrecte
'Everyone' vs. Sujets pluriels
Organigramme d'accord verbal avec 'Everyone'
Ton sujet est-il 'everyone' ou un pronom indéfini comme 'somebody' ?
Pronoms indéfinis singuliers
Se terminant par -one
- • everyone
- • someone
- • anyone
- • no one
Se terminant par -body
- • everybody
- • somebody
- • anybody
- • nobody
Verbes singuliers courants
- • is
- • was
- • has
- • does
- • wants
- • feels
Évite les verbes pluriels
- • are
- • were
- • have
- • do
- • want
- • feel
Exemples par niveau
Everyone is here.
Todo el mundo está aquí.
Is everyone happy?
¿Está todo el mundo feliz?
Everybody has a pen.
Todo el mundo tiene un bolígrafo.
Everyone likes ice cream.
A todo el mundo le gusta el helado.
Everyone doesn't know the secret.
No todo el mundo sabe el secreto.
Does everybody want to go?
¿Quiere ir todo el mundo?
Someone is at the door.
Alguien está en la puerta.
Everyone was tired after the walk.
Todo el mundo estaba cansado después de la caminata.
Everyone is responsible for their own safety.
Cada uno es responsable de su propia seguridad.
Everybody has finished the test, haven't they?
Todo el mundo ha terminado el examen, ¿verdad?
Everyone in the office is working hard today.
Todos en la oficina están trabajando duro hoy.
I hope everyone enjoys the party.
Espero que todos disfruten de la fiesta.
Everyone who attended the seminar was impressed.
Todos los que asistieron al seminario quedaron impresionados.
Hardly everyone is capable of such dedication.
Casi nadie es capaz de tal dedicación.
Everybody needs to submit their report by Friday.
Todos deben entregar su informe para el viernes.
Is everyone in the group aware of the risks?
¿Están todos en el grupo al tanto de los riesgos?
Every one of these masterpieces is unique.
Cada una de estas obras maestras es única.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, however misguided it may be.
Todo el mundo tiene derecho a su opinión, por muy equivocada que esté.
Not everyone is cut out for the rigors of medical school.
No todo el mundo está hecho para los rigores de la facultad de medicina.
Everyone was present, yet no one spoke a word.
Todos estaban presentes, pero nadie dijo una palabra.
Everyone is, in a sense, the architect of their own fortune.
Cada uno es, en cierto sentido, el arquitecto de su propia fortuna.
Should everyone be held to the same standard, regardless of circumstance?
¿Deberían todos ser sometidos al mismo estándar, independientemente de las circunstancias?
Everyone is susceptible to bias, even the most objective observer.
Todo el mundo es susceptible al sesgo, incluso el observador más objetivo.
Every one of the participants was vetted thoroughly.
Cada uno de los participantes fue examinado minuciosamente.
Facile à confondre
Learners think they are interchangeable in grammar because they mean the same thing.
The two-word version 'every one' refers to individual items, not just people.
Both are singular, but 'each' focuses more on the individual.
Erreurs courantes
Everyone are here.
Everyone is here.
Everybody have a car.
Everybody has a car.
Everyone like pizza.
Everyone likes pizza.
Is everyone ready? Yes, they are.
Is everyone ready? Yes, they are / Yes, everyone is.
Everyone don't know.
Everyone doesn't know.
Do everybody want to go?
Does everybody want to go?
Everyone were happy.
Everyone was happy.
Every one of the students are here.
Every one of the students is here.
Everyone is here, isn't he?
Everyone is here, aren't they?
Everyone have their own opinion.
Everyone has their own opinion.
Everyone are to report to the hall.
Everyone is to report to the hall.
Structures de phrases
Everyone is ___.
Does everyone have ___?
Everyone who ___ is ___.
Hardly everyone ___.
Real World Usage
Is everyone coming to the bar?
Everyone in my department was impressed with the results.
Everyone is talking about this new movie!
Has everyone got their boarding pass?
Is everyone's order correct?
Does everyone have a copy of the worksheet?
Pense à 'chaque personne'
Every single one is here.
Ne te laisse pas tromper par le contexte !
Everyone is coming to the party, even though there are 50 people.
Écoute le rythme
Everyone is here. (Sounds natural) vs. Everyone are here. (Sounds unnatural)Pronoms acceptés après 'everyone'
Everyone brought their own drinks.
Entraîne-toi avec d'autres indéfinis
Somebody is at the door.
Smart Tips
Stop and think of the word 'He'. If you would say 'He is', then say 'Everyone is'.
Check every instance of 'everyone' and 'everybody' to ensure the following verb has an 's' or is 'is/has'.
Always use 'aren't they' or 'don't they' to sound natural.
Ignore the plural noun in the middle and look back at 'Every one'.
Prononciation
Contraction of 'is'
In fast speech, 'Everyone is' sounds like 'Every-wun-z'.
Stress pattern
Stress the first syllable: EV-ery-one.
Rising intonation for questions
Is everyone HERE? ↗
Asking for confirmation
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Every-ONE is for ONE. If it ends in 'one', the verb is for one person (is).
Association visuelle
Imagine a large crowd of people all standing inside a giant single hula-hoop. They are many, but they are inside ONE circle.
Rhyme
Everyone is, everyone has; don't use 'are', or you'll lose the jazz!
Story
A king stands before a crowd and says, 'Everyone is my subject!' He sees them as one group under his rule. If he said 'Everyone are', his royal grammar teacher would be very upset.
Word Web
Défi
Look around the room or think of your friends. Write 5 sentences starting with 'Everyone is...' or 'Everyone has...'.
Notes culturelles
Using 'they' after 'everyone' is the standard way to be gender-neutral and inclusive in modern society.
People often use 'y'all' instead of 'everyone' in casual settings, which takes a plural verb.
In very formal contexts, you might still see 'everyone... his', but it is increasingly rare and considered old-fashioned.
The word 'everyone' comes from the Old English 'æghwylc' (each) and 'ān' (one).
Amorces de conversation
Is everyone in your family living in the same city?
Does everyone in your country like the same kind of food?
If everyone had a million dollars, would the world be better?
Everyone is responsible for the environment, aren't they?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
After the long meeting, everyone ___ a coffee break.
Find and fix the mistake:
On social media, everyone are sharing their opinion.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Todos están esperando en la fila.'
Answer starts with: ["E...
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesEveryone ___ a secret.
Everyone ___ waiting for the bus.
Find and fix the mistake:
Everybody know the answer.
All the people are happy.
1. Everyone, 2. All people, 3. No one
A: Is everyone here? B: Yes, ___.
A: Everyone have fun. B: Everyone has fun.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesCurrently, everyone ___ their assignments on the shared drive.
I heard everyone have a chance to win the prize.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Todo el mundo está hablando del nuevo videojuego.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with the correct form of 'to be' (present tense):
When the Wi-Fi went down, everyone ___ to their mobile data.
It seems like everyone in the class do their homework meticulously.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Todos disfrutan de la música en el concierto.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Before the final exam, everyone ___ feeling a bit nervous.
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Grammatically, English treats it as a single collective unit or 'every single one' person. It's just a rule of the language!
You might hear it, but it's considered a mistake. It's better to stick to `everyone is` to sound correct.
This is correct! We use a singular verb for the main sentence but a plural pronoun/verb for the tag question.
Both are correct. `Everyone's` is the contracted form of `everyone is` or `everyone has`.
Use `their`. It is gender-neutral and the standard in modern English.
No, they are exactly the same in meaning and grammar. `Everyone` is slightly more common in writing.
It is still singular! `Every one of the students is...` is correct.
Yes! `No one is`, `No one has`, `No one likes`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Todo el mundo / Todos
English has no plural version of 'everyone'.
Tout le monde
The structure is almost identical.
Alle / Jeder
German's primary word is plural; English's is singular.
Minna (みんな)
Japanese has no subject-verb agreement.
Al-jami' (الجميع)
Arabic has more flexibility in agreement than English.
Dàjiā (大家)
No conjugation vs. strict singular conjugation.
Learning Path
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