I.much [GB mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] ADV When much is used as an adverb, it is translated by beaucoup: it's much longer = c'est beaucoup plus long; she doesn't talk much = elle ne parle pas beaucoup.
For particular usages, see I. below.
When much is used as a pronoun, it is usually translated by beaucoup: there is much to learn = il y a beaucoup à apprendre. However, in negative sentences grand-chose is also used: I didn't learn much = je n'ai pas beaucoup appris or je n'ai pas appris grand-chose.
When much is used as an adjective, it is translated by beaucoup de: they don't have much money = ils n'ont pas beaucoup d'argent.
For particular usages see III. below.
1. much (to a considerable degree):
2. much (often):
3. much (approximately, nearly):
4. much (specifying degree to which something is true):
5. much (emphatic: setting up a contrast):
II.much [GB mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] PRON
1. much:
2. much (expressing a relative amount, degree):
3. much (focusing on limitations, inadequacy):
- that's not much of a consolation!