always
This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
Exemples
3 sur 5I always drink tea in the morning.
I drink tea every single morning without fail.
Employees must always wear their safety gear.
It is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.
You're always so helpful!
You help people every time there is a need.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.
Quiz rapide
She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : always
Exemples
I always drink tea in the morning.
everydayI drink tea every single morning without fail.
Employees must always wear their safety gear.
formalIt is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.
You're always so helpful!
informalYou help people every time there is a need.
Water always boils at one hundred degrees Celsius at sea level.
academicBoiling at this temperature is a constant scientific fact.
Our company always strives for excellence.
businessWe consistently work toward high quality in every project.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Always a pleasure
It is a joy every time we meet or work together
Always and forever
At all times and for all of time
Once a thief, always a thief
A proverb suggesting people's character never changes
Souvent confondu avec
'Always' means at all times, while 'ever' usually means at any time (mostly used in questions).
'Always' refers to frequency, while 'still' refers to an action continuing longer than expected.
Notes d'usage
In a sentence, 'always' usually goes before the main verb (e.g., 'I always eat') but after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'She is always happy').
Erreurs courantes
Learners often put 'always' at the very beginning of a sentence, like 'Always I go to the gym,' which is less natural than 'I always go to the gym.'
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English phrase 'ealne weg', which literally means 'all the way'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking cultures, using 'always' in promises (like 'I will always love you') is a standard way to express total commitment.
Quiz rapide
She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : always
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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