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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

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!
  • gagner: Est-ce qu'il est important pour toi de gagner beaucoup d'argent?