adv
beaucoup
boh-KOO
Beaucoup (adv) means a great deal; a lot (used informally, often for emphasis). Example: “He's got beaucoup money since the promotion.”
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A great deal; a lot (used informally, often for emphasis).
"He's got beaucoup money since the promotion."
"Thanks beaucoup for the help — I owe you one."
How to use beaucoup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, borrowed way of saying "a lot" or "very much."
When to use it
Informal and a bit jokey in English — not standard written usage, more of a spoken flourish.
Common pairings
beaucoup money
beaucoup trouble
thanks beaucoup
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Word forms
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- beaucoups
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French beaucoup ("a lot, very much"). It entered American slang mainly through soldiers stationed in France and Vietnam, who picked it up from locals and brought it home.
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What does “beaucoup” mean?
The word “beaucoup” means a great deal; a lot (used informally, often for emphasis). In plain terms, a casual, borrowed way of saying "a lot" or "very much.".
How do you pronounce “beaucoup”?
“Beaucoup” is pronounced boh-KOO (/ˈbuˌku/ in IPA).
How do you use “beaucoup” in a sentence?
Here is “beaucoup” used in a sentence: “He's got beaucoup money since the promotion.”
What part of speech is “beaucoup”?
“Beaucoup” is an adverb.
Where does the word “beaucoup” come from?
The word “beaucoup” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French beaucoup ("a lot, very much"). It entered American slang mainly through soldiers stationed in France and Vietnam, who picked it up from locals and brought it home.
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