French Phrase
Ouais, presque tous les jours.
Meaning
Literally “Yeah, almost every day.” The speaker is confirming something and emphasizing that it happens with high regularity, though not literally every single day.
When to use
Use in informal, spoken French when you want to acknowledge a habit or routine that occurs on most days. It’s perfect for chatting with friends, family, or peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouaispresquetouslesjours
Ouais (informal yes)
Used in casual speech to agree, similar to “yeah” in English.
Presque (almost)
Adverb placed before the word it modifies; indicates something is close to being true.
Tous les jours (every day)
A set phrase of frequency; “tous” agrees in number and gender with the plural masculine noun “jours”.
🗨In Conversation
Tu vas à la salle de sport ?
Do you go to the gym?
Ouais, presque tous les jours.
Yeah, almost every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Ouais, presque tout les jours.
“Tout” must agree with the plural noun “jours”; the correct form is “tous”.
Ouais, presque tous les jours.
In formal writing or polite conversation, replace “Ouais” with “Oui”.
↔Alternatives
Oui, presque chaque jour.
Yes, almost every day.
Oui, presque quotidiennement.
Yes, almost daily.
Cultural Tip
“Ouais” is slang and is best reserved for casual conversation; in formal settings you’d use “Oui”. The phrase “presque tous les jours” is a very common way to talk about habits, and native speakers often pair it with adverbs like “souvent” (often) or “régulièrement” (regularly) for nuance.