toujours

The French word "toujours" means "always" or "still," depending on the context. It is an adverb used to express continuity or persistence over time.

Meanings:

1. Always
   Indicates something that happens all the time or on every occasion.
   Example: Il est toujours en retard. (He is always late.)

2. Still
   Indicates that something is continuing at the present time.
   Example: Il est toujours en train de travailler. (He is still working.)

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Synonyms and differences:

• Toujours: Indicates general continuity or permanence, either in the present or over a longer term.

• Encore: Also means "still," but is often used to emphasize that something is continuing more suddenly or unexpectedly.
  Example: Il est encore là ? (He's still here?)

• Constamment: Means "constantly" or "continuously," implying no interruption. It is more formal and used to indicate a repeated or persistent action.

• À jamais: Means "forever" or "for all time," a more poetic or final expression.

Summary:

• Use toujours to say "always" (habitual action) or "still" (continuing action).
• Use encore to emphasize "still" when something happens longer than expected.
• Use constamment for continuous actions without pause.
• Use à jamais for permanence or eternity.

Example sentence to grasp difference:
Elle est toujours gentille. (She is always kind.)
Elle est encore là ? (Is she still here?)
Il travaille constamment. (He works constantly.)
Je t'aimerai à jamais. (I will love you forever.)