How to Say ‘Very Much’ in French
How to say ‘Very Much’ in French? Native English Speakers naturally want to translate ‘very much’ leading to an ackward and incorrect addition. In today’s episode, I’ll help you avoid this common trap!
If you want to help other listeners to discover my podcast, go ahead an leave a five star rating on Spotify (only in the app), Apple podcast, Audible…
#1 Very Much = Beaucoup
Actually, ‘Very Much’ doesn’t exist in French. This is a common mistake, even for advanced student. Today, I’ll make sure you use the correct expression.
When you mean ‘Very Much‘ as ‘A lot’ or ‘Really’, then use ‘Beaucoup’. Do not add ‘Very’ before ‘Beaucoup’. Simply use ‘Beaucoup’ when you mean ‘A lot/ ‘Really’/ ‘a Whole Lot’
The Pronunciation is almost like ‘Roku’, say ‘BOKU‘.
Exemples :
Merci beaucoup = Thank you very much.
I don’t like very much = Je n’aime pas beaucoup.
#2 Let's Practice 'Very Much'
I very much like running = J’aime beaucoup courir.
She very much enjoys singing = Elle aime beaucoup chanter.
We very much appreciate your help = Nous apprécions beaucoup votre aide.
I don’t eat very much = Je ne mange pas beaucoup.
He doesn’t want to walk very much = Il ne veut pas marcher beaucoup.