How to Say ‘I like... very much’ in French
J’aime beaucoup
zh ehm boh-koo
[zh ehm boh-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Beaucoup usually comes after the verb in French: j’aime beaucoup, not *je beaucoup aime.
🇫🇷 In France: French often use j’aime beaucoup for warm but not over-the-top enthusiasm.
Phrase Breakdown
J’
[zh]
I
Short for je before a vowel, meaning I.
J’ aime lire le soir.
I like to read in the evening.
aime
[ehm]
like
A form of aimer meaning like or love.
J’aime le thé vert.
I like green tea.
beaucoup
[boh-koo]
a lot
An adverb meaning a lot or very much.
J’aime beaucoup cette ville.
I like this city a lot.
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