How to Say ‘We have a lot in common.’ in French
Nous avons beaucoup en commun.
nu avɔ̃ boku ɑ̃ kɔmœ̃
[nu avɔ̃ boku ɑ̃ kɔmœ̃]
💬 Usage Tip: Combine 'nous avons', 'beaucoup', and 'en commun' for a complete expression of shared interests.
🇫🇷 In France: Establishing common interests is a great way to deepen friendships in France, and compliments to this effect are quite warmly received.
Phrase Breakdown
Nous avons
nu avɔ̃
Words in this phrase
Nous
[nu]
We have
Denotes shared possession or attributes.
Nous avons beaucoup en commun, ce qui est intéressant.
We have a lot in common, which is interesting.
avons
[avɔ̃]
have
Indicates that a condition or characteristic is shared.
Nous avons en commun nos passe-temps.
We have our hobbies in common.
beaucoup
[boku]
a lot
Considerable quantity or extent.
Beaucoup de nos intérêts sont en commun.
A lot of our interests are in common.
En commun
ɑ̃ kɔmœ̃
Words in this phrase
en
[ɑ̃]
in
Indicates location or condition.
En commun, nous partageons des souvenirs.
In common, we share memories.
commun
[kɔmœ̃]
common
Something that is shared by two or more people.
Nous avons beaucoup de points communs.
We have many common points.
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