"Everyone" vs "every one"

engenious e.C1Kwiziq community member

"Everyone" vs "every one"

I think that English speakers get confused between "everyone" and "every one". Perhaps this lesson might include usage of the phrase "tout en chacun"?

This question relates to:French lesson "Tout le monde = Everybody/Everyone (French Indefinite Pronouns)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I know "tout un chacun", which is translated as everyone, a more strongly stressed "tout". I am not familiar with "tout en chacun". And I am not familiar with "tout un chacun" meaning "every (single) one". -- Chris (not a native speaker).

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CécileKwiziq Native French Teacher

If I may add to what chris just said - ´ Tout un chacun' is a literary form of ´ tout le monde ´ . You might hear it in a Presidential address or see it written in novels . Hope this helps ....

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engenious e.C1Kwiziq community member

Thanks to each and every one of you!

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"Everyone" vs "every one"

I think that English speakers get confused between "everyone" and "every one". Perhaps this lesson might include usage of the phrase "tout en chacun"?

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