tout vs tout ce qui/que

Carol W.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

when is tout used rather than full tout ce qui/que?

Asked 3 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

the ce qui/ce que adds the "that". Tout is just "everything". Tout ce que is "everything that".

Il aime tout. -- He likes everything.
Il aime tout ce qui sent bon. -- He likes everything that smells good.

Like33 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Carol,

Try here: https://www.wordreference.com/fren/tout

You will be able to assess the various uses without the pronouns ce que, ce qui.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Like13 years ago

when is tout used rather than full tout ce qui/que?

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