How to Say ‘I really like’ in French
J'aime beaucoup
zhem em boh-KOO
[zhem em boh-KOO]
💬 Usage Tip: Intensifies the expression of enjoyment.
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zhem]
I (contracted form of « je »)
« J’ » is “I” before a vowel. Here it introduces a preference/opinion.
J' aime beaucoup les animés de science-fiction.
I really like sci-fi anime.
aime
[em]
like; love
« aime » means “like/love”. Combined with « beaucoup », it softens “love” and often means “really like”.
J' aime beaucoup ce générique.
I really like this opening theme.
beaucoup
[boh-KOO]
a lot; very much
Intensifier. « J’aime beaucoup » is a natural, common way to say you like something a lot.
J’aime beaucoup l’animation dans cet épisode.
I like the animation in this episode a lot.
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