Is there some kind of rule in French that you don't sound the last consonant of a word? And I want to know what is the difference between tous and tout?

Thanks. I also want to know the meaning for tous and tout.

The difference between tous and tout is rather simple, and I'm afraid that you didn't get the answer you were looking for in the previous response. If not..I hope this helps:

Tous is the plural of tout!
And toutes is the plural of toute.
Good luck!

Yes, there is a general rule in French that the final consonants of words are usually not pronounced. This is known as the silent consonant rule. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, especially in certain regional accents.

Regarding the difference between "tous" and "tout," both words come from the adjective "tout," which means "all" or "every." However, they function differently in a sentence:

1. "Tous" is the plural form of "tout." It is used when the noun it modifies is plural or refers to multiple people or things. For example:
- "Tous les élèves" means "all the students."
- "Toutes les maisons" means "all the houses."

2. "Tout" can be used as an adjective, pronoun, or adverb, and it varies in gender and number according to the noun it modifies. Here are some examples:
- As an adjective: "Il a tout le matériel." means "He has all the equipment."
- As a pronoun: "Je veux tout." means "I want everything."
- As an adverb: "Elle est tout simplement magnifique." means "She is simply magnificent."

To determine whether to use "tous" or "tout," you need to consider the agreement with the noun it refers to (gender and number) and its role in the sentence.