English–French

“always” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/tuʒuʁ/

Example

Elle est toujours ponctuelle.

She is always punctual.

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How to say “always” in French

“Always” in French is toujours.

A line that remains unbroken through time or reaches the same point again at each cycle.

Full entry for toujours: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with toujours

Il est toujours là quand j'ai besoin de lui.

He is always there when I need him.

Tips for using toujours

  • Toujours can mean 'still' as well as 'always', notably in the fixed phrase toujours pas, meaning 'still not'.

Other French words for “always”

La situation reste invariablement la même.

The situation always remains the same.

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