French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Always" in French: toujours
toujours
Always in French is toujours : je suis toujours là, comme toujours. It can also mean still : tu es toujours là ? Context decides between always and still.
Habit talk
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How to pronounce toujours
Say it
too-ZHOOR
/tu.ʒuʁ/
Too-ZHOOR. Soft j like measure, French r at the end. Smooth two syllables.
"Always" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| toujours | always / still Frequency or continuation. | Frequency or continuation. |
| comme toujours | as always Habit. | Habit. |
| pour toujours | forever Strong permanence. | Strong permanence. |
| toujours pas | still not Negative continuation. | Negative continuation. |
How to use toujours in real life
- 1Habit talk
Il prend toujours un café au réveil.
He always has a coffee on waking.
Toujours = always.
- 2Checking presence
Tu es toujours dans le train ?
Are you still on the train?
Toujours = still.
- 3Friendly teasing
Comme toujours, tu arrives pile à l'heure.
As always, you arrive right on time.
Comme toujours.
Mistakes English speakers make with toujours
Incorrect: Je always mange ici.
Correct: Je mange toujours ici.
Put toujours with the verb in French.
Incorrect: Toujours je ne vais.
Correct: Je ne vais jamais. / Je n'y vais pas toujours.
Negatives need care; toujours pas / ne… pas toujours / jamais.
Good to know
Toujours shows up in songs and mottos. In shops, à bientôt et merci, comme toujours keeps regulars feeling known.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning coffee routine
ChatPal
Tu prends toujours la même chose ?
Do you always take the same thing?
You
Oui, toujours un espresso.
Yes, always an espresso.
ChatPal
Moi, je change toujours d'avis.
I always change my mind.
You
Alors je commande pour toi.
Then I'll order for you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Always" in French
Does toujours mean always or still?
Both. Context decides: habit vs continuation.
How do I say as always?
Comme toujours.
How do I say forever?
Pour toujours.
How do you pronounce toujours?
Too-ZHOOR.
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