French Phrase
Tout le monde le fait.
Meaning
Literally “Everyone does it.” The pronoun *le* stands for an action or thing that has just been mentioned, so the whole sentence comments on a behaviour that is common or expected.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to point out that a certain habit, trend, or activity is followed by almost everyone – often to justify your own choice or to express mild peer pressure.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Toutlemondelefait
Tout le monde
Indefinite pronoun meaning “everyone”. It is singular and takes singular verb agreement.
le (object pronoun)
Neutral direct‑object pronoun that replaces a previously mentioned idea, action or thing.
fait (faire)
Present‑tense third‑person singular of the verb *faire* (to do / to make).
🗨In Conversation
Tout le monde le fait.
Everyone does it.
Vraiment ? Je ne suis pas sûr que ce soit une bonne idée.
Really? I’m not sure it’s a good idea.
✕Common Mistakes
Tout le monde les fait.
The direct‑object pronoun must stay singular (le) because it refers to a single idea, not a plural noun.
Tout le monde le fais.
The verb must agree with the singular subject *tout le monde*, so use *fait*, not the first‑person form *fais*.
Tout le monde le font.
Even though *tout le monde* sounds plural in English, French treats it as singular; the verb stays singular.
↔Alternatives
C’est ce que tout le monde fait.
That’s what everyone does.
Tout le monde le fait, n’est‑ce pas ?
Everyone does it, doesn’t they?
C’est la norme, tout le monde le fait.
It’s the norm; everyone does it.
Cultural Tip
In French, *tout le monde* is a very common way to talk about the majority, but it can be vague. Make sure the context makes clear what *le* refers to, otherwise listeners may ask for clarification. Also, never add an *s* to the verb – *tout le monde* is grammatically singular, so the verb stays in the third‑person singular form.