How to Say ‘A lot of water’ in French
Beaucoup d'eau
boh-koo d oh
[boh-koo d oh]
💬 Usage Tip: Notice d' before eau because of the vowel sound: beaucoup d'eau, not de eau.
🇫🇷 In France: Hydration advice is universal—and yes, French doctors say it a lot too.
Phrase Breakdown
Beaucoup
[boh-koo]
a lot of
Expression meaning a large quantity.
Buvez beaucoup d'eau pendant la journée.
Drink a lot of water during the day.
d'
[d]
of
Contracted form of de before a vowel.
Buvez beaucoup d'eau quand vous êtes malade.
Drink a lot of water when you are sick.
eau
[oh]
water
Common noun meaning water.
Buvez beaucoup d'eau aujourd'hui.
Drink a lot of water today.
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