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French Phrase

Tout est bon ?

/tu.t‿e bɔ̃/
Meaning"Is everything good?"
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Meaning

Literally “Everything is good?” It is a quick way to ask whether all items, a meal, or a situation meet the listener’s expectations. The tone can be friendly, inquisitive, or even slightly skeptical depending on context.

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When to use

Use it after someone has prepared food, after a service, or when you want to confirm that a whole set of things is satisfactory. It works best in informal or semi‑formal conversation; in very formal settings you might prefer “Tout est à votre goût ?”.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Toutestbon?

1

Tout (pronoun)

Used as an indefinite pronoun meaning “everything” or “all”. When it stands alone, it is treated as masculine singular, so adjectives stay in the masculine singular form.

2

être – est

Third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”. It agrees with the singular pronoun “tout”.

3

bon (adjective)

Means “good”. With the pronoun “tout” it remains masculine singular (bon, not bonne).

4

Liaison

In spoken French the final “t” of “tout” links to the vowel of “est”: /tu.t‿e/. This makes the phrase sound fluid.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tout est bon ?

Is everything good?

Oui, c’est délicieux, merci !

Yes, it’s delicious, thank you!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tous est bon ?

    “Tous” is the plural adjective meaning “all (masculine plural)”. With the pronoun meaning “everything”, you need the singular “tout”.

  • Tout sont bons ?

    The verb must agree with the singular pronoun “tout”, so use “est”, not the plural “sont”.

  • Tout est bonne ?

    Because “tout” is masculine singular, the adjective stays masculine: “bon”, not “bonne”.

↔Alternatives

  • C’est bon ?

    Is it good?

  • Tout va bien ?

    Is everything okay?

  • Tout est correct ?

    Is everything correct?

  • Tout est à votre goût ?

    Is everything to your liking?

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Cultural Tip

In French restaurants it’s common for the server to ask “Tout est bon ?” after you’ve tried a dish, inviting you to give feedback. Remember that “tout” stays masculine even if you’re referring to a group of feminine items (e.g., a salad and a soup). Using the feminine form “toute” would change the meaning to “all (feminine) things”.