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How do you say everything in French?

There are several ways to say "everything" in French, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General "everything":

* Tout: This is the most common and general way to say "everything."

* Le tout: This is a more formal version of "tout" and is often used in written French.

* Tout ce qui: This is a phrase that means "everything that" and is used when you want to specify a particular category or group.

Emphasis on completeness:

* Tout entier: This means "the whole thing" and emphasizes completeness.

* Tout le monde: This means "everyone" and emphasizes that everyone is included.

* Tout à fait: This means "completely" or "entirely" and is used to emphasize a strong agreement or confirmation.

Emphasis on quantity:

* Une quantité infinie de: This means "an infinite amount of" and emphasizes a large quantity.

* Tout un tas de: This means "a whole bunch of" and emphasizes a large quantity in a less formal way.

Specific examples:

* Tout ce que je possède: This means "everything that I own."

* Tout ce qu'elle a dit: This means "everything that she said."

* Tout ce qu'il a fait: This means "everything that he did."

The best way to choose the right phrase is to consider the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.

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