Each and Every
when they are similar · each of · mid-position each · each vs every — Complete Guide
Each et Every
quand ils sont similaires · each of · each en position médiane · each vs every — Guide complet
Both each and every are followed by a singular noun and verb. Learn when they are interchangeable, when each is the only correct choice, and when every must be used alone.
Both each et every sont suivis d’un nom singulier et d’un verbe singulier. Apprenez quand ils sont interchangeables, quand eachevery doit être utilisé seul.
Each and every are similar in meaning. Both are followed by a singular noun and a singular verb. Often either word is possible: Each / Every player wants to win. The key differences: each can be used for two or more things and can appear in mid-position; every is used for three or more and cannot follow a pronoun. Only every is used in time expressions and near-universal statements.
Each et every ont des sens similaires. Tous deux sont suivis d’un nom singulier et d’un verbe singulier. Souvent, l’un ou l’autre est possible : Each / Every player wants to win. Différences clés : each peut être utilisé pour deux ou plus et peut apparaître en position médiane ; every est pour trois ou plus et ne peut pas suivre un pronom. Seul every est utilisé dans les expressions de temps et les déclarations quasi-universelles.
each and every — When Similar (Three or More)
each et every — Quand Similaires (Trois ou Plus)
For three or more people or things, each and every are often interchangeable. Both take a singular noun and a singular verb.
Pour trois personnes ou choses ou plus, each et every sont souvent interchangeables. Tous deux prennent un nom singulier et un verbe singulier.
Each room has a private bathroom. = Every room has a private bathroom.
Each time I see her, she looks different. = Every time I see her…
She had paint all over her. Each / Every part of her was covered in paint.
each (of) — For Two or More · each of the / my / them
each (of) — Pour Deux ou Plus · each of the / my / them
Each (but NOT every) can be used when there are only two things. Use each of before the / my / these / Tom’s or before pronouns us / you / them.
Each (mais PAS every) peut être utilisé quand il n’y a que deux choses. Utilisez each of avant the / my / these / Tom’s ou avant les pronoms us / you / them.
✓ each — for two
✓ each — pour deux
✓ each of + the / my / them
✓ each of + the / my / them
each in Mid-Position — After Subject Pronouns
each en Position Médiane — Après les Pronoms Sujets
Each can appear in mid-position (after the subject, before the main verb, or after a modal/auxiliary). Every cannot be used in mid-position.
Each peut apparaître en position médiane (après le sujet, avant le verbe principal, ou après un modal/auxiliaire). Every ne peut pas être utilisé en position médiane.
| ✓ each in mid-position | ✗ every — NOT mid-position |
|---|---|
| ✓ each en position médiane | ✗ every — PAS en position médiane |
| We each had a different idea. | |
| They each received a prize. | |
| The players each wore a number. | |
| We can each choose our own topic. |
every (not each) — Time Expressions & Near-Universal Statements
every (pas each) — Expressions de Temps & Déclarations Quasi-Universelles
Use only every (not each) in time expressions and when the meaning is “almost all” or in very general statements. Every alone can also introduce concessive meaning with not every…
Utilisez uniquement every (pas each) dans les expressions de temps et quand le sens est “presque tous” ou dans les déclarations très générales.
NOT:
near-universal → Every soldier knows that war is terrible. (NOT “Each soldier” here)
negative → Not every student passed. = Not every country has a good record.
every other → I wash my hair every other day. (= every second day)
Complete with each or every.
Complétez avec each ou every.
Sometimes both are possible — write both if so.
Parfois les deux sont possibles — écrivez les deux si c’est le cas.
Is the sentence correct? Type OK or write the correction.
La phrase est-elle correcte ? Tapez OK ou écrivez la correction.
Frequently Asked Questions — Each and Every
Questions fréquentes — Each et Every
Often there is little difference: Each / Every player wants to win. The key differences: (1) each can be used for two things; every is only for three or more. (2) each can appear in mid-position (We each had an idea); every cannot. (3) each of exists; every of does NOT. (4) Only every is used in time expressions and with every other.
Souvent il y a peu de différence. Différences clés : (1) each peut être pour deux choses ; every est pour trois ou plus. (2) each peut être en position médiane ; every non. (3) each of existe ; every of n’existe PAS. (4) Seul every est utilisé dans les expressions de temps.
No. “Every of” does not exist in English. Use each of them or every one of them instead. ✗ Every of them passed. ✓ Each of them passed. ✓ Every one of them passed.
Non. “Every of” n’existe pas en anglais. Utilisez each of them ou every one of them à la place.
Every other = every second one. I take a day off every other week. (= week 1 off, week 2 work, week 3 off…) Do not confuse with each other, which is a reciprocal pronoun: They love each other. (= he loves her and she loves him)
Every other = un sur deux. Ne pas confondre avec each other qui est un pronom réciproque.
Because they refer to items one at a time. ✓ Every student has a textbook. ✓ Each of the players was given a medal. Even though many students or players are involved, the focus is on each individual one.
Parce qu’ils font référence aux éléments un à la fois. ✓ Every student has a textbook. ✓ Each player was given a medal.
Yes! This is one of the key differences. Each can be used for two or more: She had a bag in each hand. (two hands) There were plants on each side of the path. (two sides) Every is only used for three or more.
Oui ! C’est l’une des différences clés. Each peut être utilisé pour deux ou plus. Every est utilisé uniquement pour trois ou plus.
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