All, every, even, same, a few — common A2 quantifiers
Tout — All / Every
Tout is one of the most versatile French words. As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number.
Masc. sg
Fem. sg
Masc. pl
Fem. pl
tout
tout
toute
tous
toutes
tout le monde — everyone (invariable) toute la famille — the whole family tous les jours — every day toutes les semaines — every week
Même — Same / Even
Même has two uses: as an adjective (same) or as an adverb (even).
Adjective (same) — before noun: le même livre — the same book la même chose — the same thing
Adverb (even) — invariable: Il travaille même le week-end. — He works even on weekends. Elle ne mange même pas. — She doesn't even eat.
Quelques — A Few
Quelques is always plural and means a few / some.
J'ai quelques amis ici. — I have a few friends here. Nous resterons quelques jours. — We'll stay for a few days. Il reste quelques places. — There are a few seats left. Always plural — never use with singular nouns.
Chaque — Each / Every
Chaque is always singular and means each / every. Always followed by a singular noun, no article needed.
chaque jour — each/every day chaque élève — each pupil chaque semaine — every week Contrast: chaque jour (each day, no article) vs. tous les jours (every day, with article).
Quick Summary
Quantifier quick reference.
• tout agrees: tout/toute/tous/toutes. • tout le monde = everyone (invariable, singular verb). • même as adj. = same (before noun); as adverb = even (invariable). • quelques = a few (always plural). • chaque = each/every (always singular, no article).
Common Mistakes
every day
→
tous les jours
Tous + les + day (masculine plural); chaque jour also correct.
everyone
→
tout le monde
Invariable phrase — uses singular verb: tout le monde est là.