tout de suite

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/tu də sɥit/
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Immediately, without waiting.
Practice using tout de suite in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Viens ici tout de suite !
    Come here right now!
  • Le train part tout de suite.
    The train leaves right away.
  • Elle répond tout de suite.
    She answers immediately.
  • Nous devons partir tout de suite.
    We have to leave at once.
  • Je reviens tout de suite.
    I’ll be right back.

Similar words

immédiatement

Meanings

Right away

time
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Used when something happens now or with no delay.

Examples

  • Je reviens tout de suite.
    I’ll be right back.
  • Le train part tout de suite.
    The train leaves right away.
  • Viens ici tout de suite !
    Come here right now!
  • Elle répond tout de suite.
    She answers immediately.
  • Nous devons partir tout de suite.
    We have to leave at once.

Similar words

immédiatement

Etymology

The expression combines tout, “completely”, de, and suite, “continuation”, to express direct succession.

FAQ

What does tout de suite mean?

It means right away or immediately.

Does it describe a delay?

No, it says there is no delay.

Can it follow a verb?

Yes: je reviens tout de suite means I’ll be right back.

Is it common in speech?

Yes, it is very common in everyday French.

Does à tout de suite mean the same thing?

No, that is a farewell meaning see you very soon.

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