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.