je reviens toujours
In French, "I always come back" is expressed as je reviens toujours.
This phrase is used to state that someone always returns to a specific place or situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from je (I), reviens (come back) and toujours (always).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the same sentiment in the future tense, use the future form je reviendrai toujours (I will always come back). Alternatively, you can use je suis toujours de retour to express the state of having returned or being present again (I am always back).
Did you know?
- While toujours is the standard word for 'always', French once used the word sempres, which is a direct relative of the English word 'semper' found in the US Marine Corps motto.
- The word toujours literally translates to 'all days' because it is a combination of tous (all) and jours (days).
- The word jours in toujours is a cognate of the English word 'journey', as both derive from the Latin 'diurnus' meaning 'daily'.
Examples in context
- Quand je pars en voyage, je reviens toujours chez moi.When I go on a trip, I always come back home.
- Je reviens toujours dans ce café.I always come back to this cafe.
- Je reviens toujours vers les mêmes habitudes.I always come back to the same habits.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are visiting a seaside village.
- ManonTu aimes vraiment ce petit village, Manon ?Do you really like this little village, Manon?
- LucasOui, je reviens toujours en été.Yes, I always come back in the summer.
- ManonC'est vrai que c'est très calme ici.It is true that it is very quiet here.
- LucasC'est pour ça que j'adore cet endroit.That is why I love this place.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, toujours, CC BY-SA 4.0.
