How to say ‘Every’ and ‘Once’ in French
Unlock your French fluency by mastering how to talk about frequency and time! In this episode, you will learn the essential French frequency adverbs you need to sound like a native speaker.
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#1 Frequency French Adverbs You Absolutely Need To Know
In this section, we focus on the essential vocabulary you need to describe how often you perform daily activities and share a specific “native hack” to make your spoken French sound more authentic. Mastering these adverbs is key to moving beyond basic sentences.
- Toujours = Always
Souvent = Often
Parfois = sometimes
Jamais = never
Native Hack = Switch to ‘Des fois’ instead of ‘Parfois’.
Exemple :
Je vais souvent au marché = I often go to the farmers market.
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#2 Frequency in French: How to say 'Every...'
In this second section, we move beyond general frequency to explore how to describe actions that occur with regular consistency by learning how to say “every…” in French. This is essential for talking about your recurring habits and routines.
- Tous les jours = everyday
- Toutes les semaines = every week
- Tous les mois = once a month
Exemple :
Je mange un yaourt tous les jours = I eat yogurt everyday.
#3 How to say 'Once, twice, etc.' in French
In this third section, we focus on how to quantify your actions and experiences by counting specific occurrences. You will learn how to use the word ‘fois’ to indicate how many times something has happened, which is essential for adding specific detail to your stories and descriptions.
Une fois = Once
Deux fois = Twice
Trois fois = Three times
Exemple :
I went to Japan twice = Je suis allé au Japon deux fois.
