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beaucoup1 definition

beau·coup (bō ko̵̅o̅′)

noun

very much; very many

Etymology: Fr

adverb

very much
beaucoup2 definition

beau·coup (bō′ko̵̅o̅′)

adjective

Slang a lot of; much or many beaucoup dollars in the bank

Etymology: < beaucoup

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beaucoup Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • d'argent: Kayne suggests that ' lots of money ' or ' beaucoup d'argent ' are not constituents ( p. 139 ).

Noun used with modifier

  • merci: You've explained things really well, merci beaucoup!
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