For an object:
* entier (masculine) or entière (feminine) - this is the most common and general term for "whole"
* complet (masculine) or complète (feminine) - this emphasizes that nothing is missing
For a number or quantity:
* entier (masculine) - used for numbers, quantities, and percentages
* total - used for the sum of all parts
In other contexts:
* tout (masculine) or toute (feminine) - means "all" or "the whole"
* global - refers to the whole picture, not just parts
Example Sentences:
* "J'ai mangé la toute pizza." (I ate the whole pizza.)
* "Il a acheté un entier sac de pommes." (He bought a whole bag of apples.)
* "Le coût total du projet est de 10 000 euros." (The total cost of the project is 10,000 euros.)
* "Il faut regarder la situation dans son ensemble." (We need to look at the situation as a whole.)