Dictionnaire
Anglais - Français
Much
mətʃ
Extrêmement Commun
300 - 400
300 - 400
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

beaucoup, tellement, trop, grandement, énormément

Significations de Much en français

Le mot "much" est un adverbe et un déterminant en anglais, utilisé principalement pour exprimer une grande quantité ou un degré élevé de quelque chose. Son utilisation est fréquente dans des contextes variés, tant formels qu'informels.

Utilisation dans des phrases

  1. Quantité : "I don't have much time." (Je n'ai pas beaucoup de temps.)

    • Utilisé pour indiquer une petite quantité de temps.
  2. Degré : "She is much happier now." (Elle est beaucoup plus heureuse maintenant.)

    • Indique un degré élevé de bonheur.
  3. Questions : "How much does it cost?" (Combien ça coûte ?)

    • Utilisé pour demander une quantité ou un prix.
  4. Négation : "I don't like it much." (Je ne l'aime pas beaucoup.)

    • Utilisé pour exprimer une faible appréciation.

Phrases et expressions courantes

  • Not much : Utilisé pour indiquer une faible quantité ou un faible degré. Ex : "There's not much to do." (Il n'y a pas grand-chose à faire.)
  • How much : Utilisé pour poser des questions sur la quantité ou le prix. Ex : "How much do you need?" (Combien en as-tu besoin ?)
  • Too much : Indique une quantité excessive. Ex : "There is too much noise." (Il y a trop de bruit.)

Contexte d'utilisation

"Much" est souvent utilisé dans des contextes informels, mais il est également approprié dans des situations formelles. Il est courant dans les conversations quotidiennes, les écrits, et les discours.

Erreurs courantes

  • Confusion entre "much" et "many". "Much" est utilisé avec des noms indénombrables (e.g., "much water"), tandis que "many" est utilisé avec des noms dénombrables (e.g., "many books").
  • Utilisation incorrecte de "much" dans des phrases affirmatives sans négation ou question, où "a lot" serait plus approprié. Ex : "I have much friends" est incorrect, il faut dire "I have a lot of friends."

Mots apparentés

  • Synonymes : a lot, plenty (pour des contextes plus informels).
  • Antonymes : little (pour des contextes de quantité).

Prononciation

La prononciation de "much" est /mʌtʃ/. Il est important de noter que le son "u" est prononcé comme dans "cup" et que le "ch" se prononce comme dans "church".

Grammaire et étymologie

"Much" vient de l'anglais ancien "micel," qui signifie "grand" ou "important." En grammaire, "much" est utilisé principalement comme un adverbe et un déterminant, et il est souvent suivi de noms indénombrables.

Significations de Much en français

beaucoup

Exemple:
I have much to learn.
J'ai beaucoup à apprendre.
There is not much time left.
Il ne reste pas beaucoup de temps.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to express a large quantity or degree.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written French. 'Beaucoup' is the most common translation for 'much' when discussing quantity.

tellement

Exemple:
I love you so much.
Je t'aime tellement.
There was so much noise.
Il y avait tellement de bruit.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to emphasize a high degree of something.
Note: 'Tellement' can indicate an excessive amount or degree. It is often used to express strong feelings.

trop

Exemple:
There is too much sugar in this coffee.
Il y a trop de sucre dans ce café.
He talks too much.
Il parle trop.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to indicate an excessive amount or degree, often with a negative connotation.
Note: 'Trop' is typically used in contexts where something is considered over the appropriate limit.

grandement

Exemple:
This discovery will greatly impact our understanding.
Cette découverte va grandement impacter notre compréhension.
He has much improved since last year.
Il a grandement amélioré depuis l'année dernière.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used to express significant or great extent.
Note: 'Grandement' is more common in written French and formal contexts.

énormément

Exemple:
I appreciate your help immensely.
J'apprécie énormément votre aide.
She was influenced immensely by her mentor.
Elle a été influencée énormément par son mentor.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to emphasize a very large amount or degree.
Note: 'Énormément' can be used in both speech and writing, and is often synonymous with 'beaucoup' but with a stronger emphasis.

Les synonymes de Much

a lot

This phrase means a large quantity or amount.
Exemple: I have a lot of work to do.
Note:

plenty

Plenty indicates a sufficient or more than enough amount.
Exemple: There is plenty of food for everyone.
Note: It emphasizes abundance rather than just a large quantity.

many

Many refers to a large number of things or people.
Exemple: There are many people at the party.
Note: It specifically focuses on countable items or individuals.

numerous

Numerous means a great number or many.
Exemple: There are numerous opportunities for growth.
Note: It conveys a sense of a large, indefinite number.

considerable

Considerable suggests a significant or noteworthy amount.
Exemple: She has made a considerable improvement in her skills.
Note: It implies a substantial or measurable extent.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Much

Too much

This phrase is used to indicate an excessive or overly large amount of something.
Exemple: She ate too much cake at the party.
Note: It emphasizes the excessive or undesirable nature of the quantity.

Not much

This phrase is used to express a small quantity or amount of something.
Exemple: I don't have much time to spare.
Note: It indicates a limited or insufficient amount.

Much as

This phrase is used to introduce a contrast between a desired action or situation and an unavoidable one.
Exemple: Much as I'd like to go, I have to work late tonight.
Note: It highlights a conflicting situation or decision.

As much as

This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of affection for two or more things.
Exemple: I love you as much as I love my family.
Note: It compares the intensity of feelings or preferences.

So much

This phrase is used to express a high degree or intensity of something, often in a positive context.
Exemple: She thanked him so much for his help.
Note: It emphasizes the extent of gratitude or appreciation.

How much

This phrase is used to inquire about the quantity or price of something.
Exemple: How much does this shirt cost?
Note: It is a question form that seeks specific information about an amount.

Much less

This phrase is used to indicate that a less significant action or situation is even more unlikely than a previously mentioned one.
Exemple: I can't afford a new car, much less a luxury one.
Note: It underscores the unlikelihood of a less significant event compared to a more significant one.

As much

This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of need or importance for two or more things.
Exemple: She needs your support as much as she needs mine.
Note: It shows the equivalence in terms of necessity or significance.

Much more

This phrase is used to convey a significantly greater amount or degree of something.
Exemple: Learning a new language opens up much more opportunities for personal growth.
Note: It emphasizes the substantial increase in quantity or quality compared to a previous state.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Much

Muchacho

Muchacho is a Spanish word that means 'boy' or 'lad'. In English slang, it is used informally to address a male as 'buddy' or 'dude'.
Exemple: Hey, muchacho, how's it going?
Note: Muchacho is a colloquial term with a casual and friendly connotation, different from the formal meanings in Spanish.

Much obliged

This phrase is a polite and old-fashioned way of expressing gratitude or thanks.
Exemple: Thanks for helping me out, much obliged!
Note: This slang term is more formal and polite than just saying 'thank you'.

Muchly

Muchly is a colloquial adverb meaning 'very much' or 'greatly'.
Exemple: I appreciate your help muchly.
Note: The suffix -ly is added for informal emphasis.

Not so much

This phrase is used to express a preference for one thing over another to a lesser extent.
Exemple: I like chocolate, but not so much as vanilla.
Note: It indicates a comparative degree of liking or preference.

Muchacho/a

Muchacha is the feminine form of muchacho in Spanish, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'. In English slang, it can be used informally to refer to a female as 'chick' or 'gal'.
Exemple: She's a real muchacha, always full of energy.
Note: Muchacha has a casual and friendly tone when used in English.

Pretty much

This phrase means 'almost completely' or 'nearly'. It is used to indicate a high degree of truth or accuracy.
Exemple: I've pretty much finished the project, just a few things left to do.
Note: It emphasizes the near completion of something, without being exact.

Much of a muchness

This idiom means that two or more things are very similar or equal in value, making it hard to choose between them.
Exemple: Both options are good, it's really much of a muchness which one we choose.
Note: It highlights the idea of similarities in options rather than differences.

Much - Exemples

I don't have much time.
Je n'ai pas beaucoup de temps.
How much does it cost?
Combien ça coûte ?
There is not much milk left.
Il ne reste pas beaucoup de lait.
Thank you so much for your help.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.

Grammaire de Much

Much - Adverbe (Adverb) / Adverbe (Adverb)
Lemme: much
Conjugaisons
Adjectif, comparatif (Adjective, comparative): more
Adjectif, superlatif (Adjective, superlative): most
Adjectif (Adjective): much
Adverbe, comparatif (Adverb, comparative): more
Adverbe, superlatif (Adverb, superlative): most
Adverbe (Adverb): much
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
much contient 1 syllabes: much
Transcription phonétique: ˈməch
much , ˈməch (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Much - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
much: 300 - 400 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
Vocafy, apprentissage des langues efficace
Vocafy, apprentissage des langues efficace
Vocafy t'aide à découvrir, organiser et apprendre de nouveaux mots et expressions facilement. Crée des collections de vocabulaire personnalisées et pratique à tout moment, n'importe où.