French word

chacun

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃakœ̃/

Meaning

  • pronouneach one

Example

On a demandé à chacun de parler.

Each person was asked to speak.

Illustration for chacun (each one)

More examples

Chacun a ses qualités et ses défauts.

Each has their strengths and weaknesses.

Core concept

A group viewed as separate individuals, with one person considered at a time.

Common phrases

  • chacun pour soi

    each for themselves

  • chacun chez soi

    each in their own home

  • chacun à sa manière

    each in their own way

Similar words

tous: Indicates every member of a group collectively.
tout le monde: An informal expression meaning everyone in the group.
quelqu'un: Indicates an unspecified person.
personne: Used in negative statements to mean nobody.

Definition in French

Désigne chaque personne séparément au sein d'un groupe.

Word origin

French chacun developed through Old French chascun from a Vulgar Latin form based on Latin quisque, meaning 'each'.

Usage tips

  • Chacun is a pronoun, so direct noun modification uses chaque: chaque étudiant, not chacun étudiant.

Other meanings

  • everyonepronoun

Opposites

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