How do you say "I like spending time here." in French?

"I like spending time here." in French is "J’aime beaucoup passer du temps ici.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "J’aime beaucoup passer du temps ici." mean in English?

"J’aime beaucoup passer du temps ici." means "I like spending time here." in English. Usage tip: After aimer, French often uses the infinitive: aimer + passer. Nice smooth structure to copy.

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How to Say ‘I like spending time here.’ in French

J’aime beaucoup passer du temps ici.

zh em boh-KOO pah-SAY doo tahn ee-SEE

[zh em boh-KOO pah-SAY doo tahn ee-SEE]

💬 Usage Tip: After aimer, French often uses the infinitive: aimer + passer. Nice smooth structure to copy.

🇫🇷 In France: This kind of sentence feels cozy and personal—perfect for chatting about a home or garden.

Phrase Breakdown

J’aime beaucoup

zh em boh-KOO

I really like / I like very much

Sets up a strong expression of preference.

Example

J’aime beaucoup ce jardin.

I really like this garden.

Words in this phrase

J’

[zh]

Contracted form of 'je' before a vowel.

Example

J’aime beaucoup ce quartier.

I like this neighborhood a lot.

aime

[em]

like / love

From 'aimer,' used to express liking or loving something.

Example

J’aime beaucoup passer du temps ici.

I really like spending time here.

beaucoup

[boh-KOO]

a lot / very much

An adverb that intensifies the verb it follows.

Example

J’aime beaucoup ce jardin tranquille.

I like this peaceful garden a lot.

passer du temps

pah-SAY doo tahn

to spend time

Main activity phrase in the sentence.

Example

J’aime passer du temps avec vous.

I like spending time with you.

Words in this phrase

passer

[pah-SAY]

to spend

An infinitive verb meaning 'to spend' time.

Example

J’aime passer du temps avec ma famille.

I like spending time with my family.

[doo]

some / of the

Used in the expression 'du temps' after 'passer.'

Example

Passer du temps ici me fait du bien.

Spending time here does me good.

temps

[tahn]

time

A noun meaning 'time,' often used in everyday expressions.

Example

Je n’ai pas beaucoup de temps aujourd’hui.

I do not have much time today.

ici

[ee-SEE]

here

A place adverb meaning 'here.'

Example

Il fait bon ici en été.

It feels nice here in summer.

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