tout court

English

Etymology

From French tout court.

Adverb

tout court (not comparable)

  1. Just, simply; without addition or qualification; alone.
    • 2009, Karen Armstrong, The Case for God, Vintage 2010, p. 21:
      People did not bow down and worship a rock tout court; the rock was simply a focus that directed their attention to the mysterious essence of life.

French

Etymology

tout (“all”) + court (“short”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tu kuʁ/

Adverb

tout court

  1. just; only (without any additions)
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