Some et Any : Les quantités de base
some pour ce que tu as ou proposes, et any pour ce que tu n'as pas ou ce que tu demandes.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'some' for positive sentences and 'any' for negative sentences and most questions when the exact amount doesn't matter.
- Use 'some' in positive sentences: 'I have some milk.'
- Use 'any' in negative sentences: 'I don't have any milk.'
- Use 'any' in most questions: 'Do you have any milk?'
Overview
I have one yogurt.Ça fait problème de maths. Tu veux dire que tu as
un peu de nourriture.de lait. C'est là que some et any sauvent ta vie sociale. Ces deux mots sont tes meilleurs potes quand tu veux parler de quantités sans compter chaque haricot.How This Grammar Works
some et any comme des fantômes de quantité. Ils représentent un nombre, mais ils ne nous disent pas exactement lequel. Est-ce que
some c'est deux ?some quand tu te sens positif. C'est pour les phrases affirmatives où tu es sûr que quelque chose existe. Tu utilises any quand les choses ont l'air un peu vides.Any intervient aussi pour la plupart des questions. C’est comme un détective qui cherche des indices.Do you have any clues?Le côté cool ? Ils marchent avec les noms pluriels (
friends, cookies) et les indénombrables (time, coffee). Ils sont super flexibles, comme un prof de yoga pour tes phrases.some c'est pour avoir des trucs, et any c'est pour manquer de trucs ou poser des questions dessus. C'est un système binaire pour tes besoins d'anglais au quotidien.
Formation Pattern
books) ou indénombrable (juice) ? (Note : On utilise a/an pour les noms comptables singuliers comme a banana).
some (ex : I have some friends).
any (ex : I don't have any friends).
any (ex : Do you have any friends?).
some dans les questions. Pourquoi ? Parce qu'on s'attend généralement à un oui. Si tu demandes Would you like some coffee?, tu n'enquêtes pas vraiment pour savoir si le café existe. Tu es juste un humain sympa. Si tu utilisais
any là, on dirait que tu doutes même de l'existence du café. Reste sur some quand tu veux être poli et offrir des snacks.
When To Use It
some et any tout le temps. Sérieux, toutes les cinq minutes. Voici les ambiances principales :- L'ambiance
Je suis prêt
(somepositif) : Utilise ça quand tu postes une photo de ton bureau.I have some pens and some notebooks.Ça fait organisé. Ça fait intentionnel. - L'ambiance
Portefeuille vide(anynégatif) : Quand tu es au magasin et que ta carte est refusée.I don't have any money on this card.C’est triste, mais grammaticalement parfait. - L'ambiance "Chasseur d'infos" (
anyinterrogatif) : Quand tu es perdu dans une nouvelle ville.Is there any WiFi here?ouAre there any buses?Tu cherches des données. - L'ambiance
Netflix and Chill(Offre/Demandesome) : Quand tu joues l'hôte.Do you want some popcorn?ouCan I have some water?Tu demandes quelque chose de précis que tu sais être là. - Scénarios Réseaux Sociaux :
- Légende Instagram :
Spent
sometime at the beach today. - Commentaire TikTok :
Does
anybody else find this relatable? - WhatsApp : "Hey, do you have
anynotes from today's lecture?" - Shopping Moderne :
- Paiement en ligne :
Do you have
anypromo codes? - Appli de courses : "We don't have
anyavocados in stock."
Common Mistakes
drapeau rouge qui font pleurer les profs d'anglais :- Le piège de la double négation : Évite de dire
I don't have no money.Même si ça sonne cool dans certaines chansons, en anglais standard, c'est non. UtiliseI don't have any money. - Le
Anypositif : Ne dis pasI have any idea.Ça sonne faux. UtiliseI have some ideas.Gardeanypour quand tu es confus :I don't have any idea. - L'erreur du comptable singulier : Ne dis pas
I want some apple.À moins d'être un mixeur, tu veux probablementan appleousome apples.Somea besoin d'un ami pluriel ou indénombrable. - L'offre impolie : Demander
Do you want any cake?donne un peu l'impression que tu demandes si le gâteau est un truc réel. C'est mieux de direDo you want some cake?C'est beaucoup plus accueillant. - Le
Anydans les phrases positives :I have any sugar.Non, tu n'en as pas. Tu assomesugar. Utiliseanyseulement si tu es en rupture :I don't have any sugar.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Comment ça se compare à a/an ou many/much ? Regardons l'alignement :
Some/Any vs. A/An : A/An c'est pour exactement UNE chose. I have a phone. Some/Any c'est pour plus d'un ou quelque chose que tu ne peux pas compter. I have some apps. I don't have any storage.Some/Any vs. Much/Many : Much et many concernent les GRANDES quantités. I have many followers. Some concerne juste une quantité. C'est le juste milieu. Si tu as 5 followers, some est mieux que many. Si tu en as 5 millions, vas-y avec many.Some vs. Any (La bataille des questions) :Do you have any snacks? (Honnêtement je ne sais pas si tu en as).Can I have some snacks? (Je vois les snacks sur ta table et je les veux).Any comme "N'importe lequel: En anglais avancé,
any peut vouloir dire je m'en fiche duquel". Comme Pick any movie. C'est différent de la règle A1 qu'on apprend, mais c'est bien de garder ça dans un coin de ta tête pour quand tu te sentiras chic plus tard.Quick FAQ
some avec des gens ?I saw some people at the park. Ça veut juste dire plus d'une personne.any water ou any waters ?any water. L'eau est indénombrable. Tu dis waters seulement si tu parles de différents types d'eau en bouteille, ce qui est rare.Have you some tea??
Do you have some tea? ou Would you like some tea? à la place.one money ou one advice), utilise-le comme un nom indénombrable avec some ou any. C’est une valeur sûre !anybody c'est pareil que any ?Anybody c'est pour les gens, et ça suit les mêmes règles de négation/question. Is anybody home?Usage with Noun Types
| Sentence Type | Plural Countable | Uncountable | Singular Countable |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative (+)
|
Some (Some apples)
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Some (Some water)
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A/An (An apple)
|
|
Negative (-)
|
Any (Any apples)
|
Any (Any water)
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A/An (A book)
|
|
Question (?)
|
Any (Any apples?)
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Any (Any water?)
|
A/An (A book?)
|
|
Offer/Request
|
Some (Some apples?)
|
Some (Some water?)
|
A/An (A coffee?)
|
Meanings
Words used to describe an indefinite or unknown quantity of something, usually with plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns.
Affirmative Quantity
Used to state that a quantity of something exists without being specific about the number or amount.
“There are some books on the table.”
“I bought some juice yesterday.”
Negative Quantity
Used to state that zero amount of something exists.
“I don't have any money.”
“There aren't any chairs in the room.”
General Inquiry
Used to ask if a quantity of something exists.
“Do you have any siblings?”
“Is there any sugar?”
Offers and Requests
Using 'some' in a question when you expect the answer to be 'yes' or when you are offering something.
“Would you like some coffee?”
“Can I have some water?”
Reference Table
| Type de phrase | Mot à utiliser | Exemple (comptable) | Exemple (incomptable) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative (+)
|
some
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I have some pens.
|
I have some water.
|
|
Négative (-)
|
any
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I don't have any pens.
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I don't have any water.
|
|
Question (?)
|
any
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Do you have any pens?
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Is there any water?
|
|
Offre/Requête (?)
|
some
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Would you like some pens?
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Can I have some water?
|
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Nom singulier comptable
|
a / an
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I have a pen.
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N/A (Utilise some/any)
|
Spectre de formalité
Should you require any further information, please contact us. (Customer service)
Do you have any more questions? (Customer service)
Got any questions? (Customer service)
Any questions, fam? (Customer service)
Quand utiliser Some ou Any
Positif (+)
- some I have some money.
Négatif (-)
- any I don't have any money.
Questions (?)
- any Do you have any money?
Usage Standard vs Poli
Lequel dois-je utiliser ?
La phrase est-elle positive ?
Est-ce une offre ou une demande polie ?
Est-ce une phrase négative ou une question ?
Comptable vs Incomptable
Comptable (Pluriel)
- • some apples
- • any chairs
- • some friends
Incomptable
- • some water
- • any rice
- • some music
Exemples par niveau
I have some milk in the fridge.
I have some milk in the fridge.
I don't have any money.
I don't have any money.
Do you have any pens?
Do you have any pens?
There are some books on the desk.
There are some books on the desk.
Would you like some tea?
Would you like some tea?
Can I have some help with this bag?
Can I have some help with this bag?
She went out without any money.
She went out without any money.
There is hardly any bread left.
There is hardly any bread left.
You can call me any time you want.
You can call me any time you want.
If you find any mistakes, please tell me.
If you find any mistakes, please tell me.
Some people like tea, while others prefer coffee.
Some people like tea, while others prefer coffee.
I don't think there's any point in waiting.
I don't think there's any point in waiting.
Some idiot left the door open!
Some idiot left the door open!
Any student could solve this simple problem.
Any student could solve this simple problem.
I have some concerns about the new policy.
I have some concerns about the new policy.
Is there any chance of a discount?
Is there any chance of a discount?
There were some thirty guests at the wedding.
There were some thirty guests at the wedding.
I haven't seen any of his recent films.
I haven't seen any of his recent films.
Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us.
Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us.
It took some time for the truth to emerge.
It took some time for the truth to emerge.
The project was completed without any hitches whatsoever.
The project was completed without any hitches whatsoever.
Some might argue that the policy is too strict.
Some might argue that the policy is too strict.
I don't want just any car; I want a vintage Mustang.
I don't want just any car; I want a vintage Mustang.
He has some nerve talking to me like that!
He has some nerve talking to me like that!
Facile à confondre
Learners use 'some' with singular countable nouns.
Learners think 'any' is only for negatives.
Learners think questions always use 'any'.
Erreurs courantes
I don't have some money.
I don't have any money.
Do you have some pen?
Do you have a pen?
I have any friends.
I have some friends.
There are some water.
There is some water.
Would you like any coffee?
Would you like some coffee?
I have hardly some time.
I have hardly any time.
If you have some questions, ask me.
If you have any questions, ask me.
There were any 50 people there.
There were some 50 people there.
Structures de phrases
I have some ___ in my ___.
I don't have any ___ today.
Would you like some ___?
Are there any ___ near here?
Real World Usage
Do you have any organic milk?
Hey, you got any plans tonight?
Do you have any questions for us?
Can I have some extra napkins, please?
Are you having any trouble with the connection?
Does anyone have any advice on fixing a leaky tap?
Attention à la double négation !
Question d'attente
Do you have some coffee?(tu espères que oui),
Do you have any coffee?(tu demandes sans attente).
Commander au restaurant
Can I have some water, please?
Smart Tips
Use 'some' to sound more polite and expectant of a 'yes'.
Treat the sentence as negative and use 'any'.
Use 'any' in a positive sentence to show there are no limits.
Use 'some' before a number to mean 'about'.
Prononciation
Weak form of 'some'
In affirmative sentences, 'some' is usually unstressed and pronounced as /səm/.
Stressed 'any'
In negative sentences, 'any' often carries more stress to emphasize the zero quantity.
Rising intonation in questions
Do you have any milk? ↗
Standard question asking for information.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
S.A.N. — Some (Affirmative), Any (Negative).
Association visuelle
Imagine a green 'plus' sign (+) made of 'Some' and a red 'minus' sign (-) made of 'Any'. For questions, imagine 'Any' wearing a detective's hat.
Rhyme
Some for yes, any for no. Any for questions, now you know!
Story
A chef is in a kitchen. He says 'I have some salt' (positive). He looks for pepper but says 'I don't have any pepper' (negative). He asks his assistant, 'Do we have any oil?' (question). The assistant offers, 'Would you like some butter instead?' (offer).
Word Web
Défi
Look in your fridge right now. Say three things you have using 'some' and three things you don't have using 'any'.
Notes culturelles
In the UK, 'Have you got any...?' is much more common than 'Do you have any...?' in casual conversation.
Americans favor 'Do you have any...?' but will use 'some' frequently in fast-food requests.
Aussies often use 'any' in a very casual way to mean 'at all'.
Both words come from Old English. 'Some' comes from 'sum' (a certain one/quantity), and 'any' comes from 'aenig' (one-y, or pertaining to one).
Amorces de conversation
Do you have any hobbies?
Would you like some coffee or tea?
Are there any good movies in the cinema right now?
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
I don't have ___ money for the bus.
Tu veux offrir un cookie à ton ami. Que dis-tu ?
Find and fix the mistake:
I bought any apples at the supermarket.
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesI have ___ news for you.
We don't have ___ bread left.
Find and fix the mistake:
Do you have some brothers?
There are some chairs in the room.
A: Would you like ___ coffee? B: No thanks, I don't want ___.
Pick the correct affirmative sentence.
Do you have any money?
any / haven't / I / money / got
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesIs there ___ sugar in my coffee?
have / some / I / news / good
Eu não tenho nenhum tempo hoje.
Can I have ___ water, please?
Are there some chairs in the room?
Associe ces éléments :
There are ___ people waiting outside.
I don't need ___ help.
Você tem algum plano para o fim de semana?
don't / I / any / want / juice
We found ___ cool apps for learning English.
Score: /11
FAQ (8)
Yes, but only if you are offering something (`Would you like some?`) or requesting something (`Can I have some?`).
Yes, but it changes the meaning to 'it doesn't matter which'. For example, `You can take any bus`.
`A` is for one item (`a book`). `Some` is for multiple items (`some books`) or uncountable things (`some water`).
Use `any` before a noun (`any books`). Use `any of` before a determiner like 'the' or 'my' (`any of the books`).
This is a double negative used in some dialects, but it is grammatically incorrect in standard English. You should say `I don't have any`.
Usually no, unless you mean 'it doesn't matter which'. Standard negative is `I don't have any books` (plural).
No, it can be used with uncountable singular nouns like `some luggage` or `some advice`.
They follow the same rules as 'any'. Use them in questions and negatives. They are interchangeable.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
algunos / ningún
English does not allow double negatives with 'any'.
du / de la / des
French partitives don't change based on the question/negative logic the same way English does.
etwas / einige / kein
German uses a specific negative article 'kein' instead of 'not any'.
nanika / nanimo
Japanese often omits the quantifier entirely if the context is clear.
ba'd / ay
The word order and noun cases following these quantifiers are different in Arabic.
yīxiē / rènhé
Chinese nouns don't have plural forms, so the quantifier is the only way to show quantity.
Learning Path
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