UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C.
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13-a16 OR 15-d16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For April 24, 2006
TOTAL S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
2, place de la Coupole
92078 Paris La Défense Cedex
France
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F þ Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also
thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No þ
(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule
12g3-
2(b) : 82-_____.)