adv
beaucoup
boh-KOO
adv
1
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
Word Forms
beaucoups plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “beaucoup”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
He's got _____ money since the promotion.
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.