Meaning
Indicating that nothing more remains or is needed.
Cultural Background
In French bakeries, efficiency is key. 'C'est tout' is the standard way to signal you are done. The phrase is used identically, but often with a slightly more relaxed intonation. Similar usage, often accompanied by 'merci' to maintain the local polite standard. Used in the same way, often in a very neutral, polite tone.
Keep it short
Don't over-explain. 'C'est tout' is meant to be short.
Add 'merci'
Adding 'merci' makes it much more polite in shops.
Meaning
Indicating that nothing more remains or is needed.
Keep it short
Don't over-explain. 'C'est tout' is meant to be short.
Add 'merci'
Adding 'merci' makes it much more polite in shops.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Je voudrais un croissant et un café. ____, merci.
You use 'C'est tout' to signal the end of an order.
Which is correct?
How do you end a list of items?
'Tout' is invariant and does not take an 's'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vous voulez autre chose ? B: Non, ____.
The context implies the end of a request.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a store and finished ordering.
This is the standard phrase for closing an order.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe voudrais un croissant et un café. ____, merci.
You use 'C'est tout' to signal the end of an order.
How do you end a list of items?
'Tout' is invariant and does not take an 's'.
A: Vous voulez autre chose ? B: Non, ____.
The context implies the end of a request.
You are at a store and finished ordering.
This is the standard phrase for closing an order.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, it is neutral and efficient.
Yes, it is very common in casual speech.
No, 'tout' is invariant here.
You can say 'C'est tout pour moi'.
It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.
It is a standard rule of French pronunciation.
Yes, in a casual email.
No, 'voilà' means 'there it is'.
No, that is incorrect.
Say 'seh-too'.
Yes, 'tout' means everything/all.
It might be too informal for a long speech.
Related Phrases
C'est tout à fait ça
contrastThat is exactly right
C'est fini
similarIt is finished
Voilà
similarThere it is
Rien d'autre
synonymNothing else
