total
/tɔtal/
complete or entire
Le total des dépenses est de 100 euros.
The total amount spent is 100 euros.
general
The whole amount or sum of something; the complete quantity.
Il a payé le total de la facture.
He paid the total amount of the bill.
Often used in financial or quantitative contexts.
general
Complete or entire; without exception.
Une victoire totale.
A total victory.
Can be used to describe something that is absolute or unqualified.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Adjective vs. Noun
Remember that 'total' can be both an adjective (e.g., 'une victoire totale') and a noun (e.g., 'le total des dépenses').
Word Origin
From Latin 'totalis', meaning 'whole' or 'entire'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'total' can function as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it modifies nouns, while as a noun, it refers to the sum or aggregate of something.
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