How do you say "I really like" in French?

"I really like" in French is "J'aime beaucoup". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I really like’ in French

Q: What does "J'aime beaucoup" mean in English?

"J'aime beaucoup" means "I really like" in English. Usage tip: In French, [beaucoup] comes after the verb, so [j'aime beaucoup] is literally more like [I like a lot]. You can reuse that pattern with many verbs: [j'aime beaucoup], [je regarde beaucoup].

J'aime beaucoup

zhay em boh-koo

[zhay em boh-koo]

💬 Usage Tip: In French, [beaucoup] comes after the verb, so [j'aime beaucoup] is literally more like [I like a lot]. You can reuse that pattern with many verbs: [j'aime beaucoup], [je regarde beaucoup].

Phrase Breakdown

[zhay]

I (contracted form of « je »)

Subject pronoun contraction used before a vowel.

Example

J' aime beaucoup ce genre d’anime.

I really like this kind of anime.

aime

[em]

Main verb expressing preference: « aimer ».

Example

J’aime beaucoup quand l’anime a une bonne musique.

I really like it when the anime has good music.

beaucoup

[boh-koo]

a lot / very much

Placed after the verb to strengthen it: “a lot.”

Example

J’aime beaucoup ce studio d’animation.

I really like this animation studio.

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