Tout de suite is an extremely common French expression that is an absolute must know for all French learners. When literally translated it means “all in a row”, but its real meaning is closer to “right now”, “immediately”, or “straightaway”.

How do you use tout suite?

I’m going to call him right away. Il a tout de suite compris. He understood immediately. On arrive tout de suite.

Is tout de suite used in English?

At once, or right away, is the literal translation of this French phrase.

How do you say tout suite?

tout suite (anglicised form)toot sweet (eggcorn)

Why do we say toot sweet?

The song title is a play on words, a humorous Anglicisation of the French expression “tout de suite”, meaning “at once” or “right away”. During World War I British soldiers serving in France, most of whom could not speak French, adopted the phrase as “toot sweet” to mean “hurry up” or “look smart”.

What is Tout le monde meaning?

Definition of tout le monde

: all the world : everybody.

Is tout an adjective?

(1) Adjective: Most commonly, tout is used as an adjective. This means that it can modify nouns as well as act alongside definite articles (as in le/la—the), possessive adjectives (as in mon—my) and demonstrative adjectives (as in ce—this, cette—that).

What is the brass tax?

: to start to discuss or consider the most important details or facts about something We finally got down to brass tacks and decided to work out a schedule for the project.