any

• Utilisé pour désigner un ou plusieurs objets ou nombres, sans préciser leur quantité ou leur identité exacte.

1. One or some without specificationA1formal

   Used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many.

   un quelconque, n’importe quel

   • Do you have any questions?
   • I don't have any money left.
   • Any person can join the club.

   Synonymeseithersomewhatever

2. Every or all without exceptionA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is true for every member of a group or category.

   tout, chaque, sans exception

   • Any child knows that the sky is blue.
   • Any attempt to escape will be punished.
   • Any student can apply for the scholarship.

   Synonymesalleachevery

3. To any degree or extentB1informal

   Used to emphasize that something is true to the fullest possible extent.

   à quelque degré que ce soit

   • I can't help you any more than I already have.
   • He didn't improve any after the training.
   • Is there any way we can fix this?

   Synonymesat allin the least

• Adverbe utilisé pour souligner un degré ou une mesure, souvent dans des phrases négatives, des questions ou des constructions conditionnelles. Peut signifier 'du tout' ou 'à un certain degré', et sert généralement à modifier des comparatifs ou des adverbes (par exemple, 'any better' — 'un peu mieux', 'any faster' — 'un peu plus vite').

An adverb used to emphasize a degree or extent, often in negative sentences, questions, or conditional clauses. It can mean 'at all' or 'to any extent,' and is commonly used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs (e.g., 'any better,' 'any faster').

1. To any degree or extentA2formal

   Used to emphasize a lack of limit or restriction in degree, amount, or extent.

   à quelque degré que ce soit

   • I can't help you any more than I already have.
   • She didn't feel any better after taking the medicine.
   • He won't get any further without a proper plan.

   Synonymesat allin the least

   Antonymesnononenot

2. At all (in negative or question contexts)A2informal

   Used to emphasize a negative or question, meaning 'to any extent' or 'at all'.

   du tout

   • I don't like this movie any.
   • Do you care any about what happens next?
   • She didn't try any harder after the first attempt.

   Synonymesat allin the least

• Détermine une quantité indéfinie ou l'absence de quantité, souvent utilisé dans les questions, les négations et les propositions conditionnelles. Peut aussi exprimer une idée de choix libre ou de n'importe lequel.

An indefinite determiner used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many. It is primarily used in negative sentences and questions.

1. Negative and interrogative referenceA1formal

   Used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns in negative sentences and questions to indicate an indefinite quantity or the absence of something.

   Référence négative et interrogative (quantité indéfinie ou absence)

   • I don't have any money.
   • Do you have any questions?
   • There aren't any cookies left.

2. Free choice (affirmative)A2formal

   Used in affirmative sentences to mean 'it does not matter which' or 'every/any one of a group'. It implies that the specific identity is not important.

   Choix libre (affirmatif)

   • You can take any book you like.
   • Any child can understand this.
   • Come any time you want.

3. Conditional referenceB1formal

   Used in conditional clauses (if-clauses) to refer to an indefinite quantity that might exist.

   Référence conditionnelle

   • If you have any problems, call me.
   • Let me know if there are any changes.
   • If you need any help, I'm here.