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How do you say much in french?

The French word for "much" depends on the context and the noun it modifies:

For masculine singular nouns:

* Beaucoup (pronounced "bo-koo") is the most common and versatile translation.

For feminine singular nouns:

* Beaucoup (pronounced "bo-koo") is still used.

For plural nouns (masculine or feminine):

* Beaucoup (pronounced "bo-koo") is again the most common word.

For uncountable nouns:

* Beaucoup (pronounced "bo-koo") is the most common word.

Other options:

* beaucoup de (pronounced "bo-koo duh") is used before plural nouns and uncountable nouns.

* un grand nombre de (pronounced "uhn grahn nombr duh") can also be used for plural nouns and means "a large number of."

Examples:

* Il y a beaucoup de gens ici. (There are many people here.)

* J'ai beaucoup d'argent. (I have a lot of money.)

* Il y a beaucoup de nourriture. (There is a lot of food.)

* Elle a beaucoup d'amis. (She has many friends.)

The best choice depends on the specific context and the noun being modified.

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