How to Say ‘Especially now’ in French
Surtout maintenant.
sur-TOO man-tuh-NAHN
[sur-TOO man-tuh-NAHN]
Phrase Breakdown
Surtout
[sur-TOO]
especially
Used to emphasize one thing more than others.
Surtout, sois poli au bar.
Above all, be polite at the bar.
maintenant
[man-tuh-NAHN]
now
An adverb meaning at the present moment.
Je comprends mieux maintenant en France.
I understand better now in France.
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