tout ensemble

American  

[too tahn-sahn-bl^uh] / tu tɑ̃ˈsɑ̃ blə /

adverb

French.

1. all together.

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noun

1. the assemblage of parts or details, as in a work of art, considered as forming a whole; the ensemble.

tout ensemble British  

/ tut ɑ̃sɑ̃blə /

adverb

1. everything considered; all in all

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noun

1. the total impression or effect

Etymology

Origin of tout ensemble

First recorded in 1690–1700; from French tout “all” (from Latin tōtus “entire”) + ensemble “together”; see total ( def. ), ensemble ( def. )

Example Sentences

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tout ensemble

In the examples of continental costume, the tout ensemble is graceful, and especially the head-dress; while in England the elegant sleeve is accompanied with very short waists, and with the hideous, horned head-dresses then fashionable.

From Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield

Unfortunately, however, this man is as silly as he is handsome, though he certainly has a very prepossessing tout ensemble.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 by Eugène Sue

A Vandyke beard completed the tout ensemble of a visage which, once seen, was rarely forgotten by friend or foe.

From A Modern Buccaneer by Rolf Boldrewood

But it was not so much the movements of the military that attracted my attention, as the tout ensemble of the crowd.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Raphael Semmes

His dress—his look—his tout ensemble, are those of the London man.

From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various