much as in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for much as in the English»French Dictionary

I.so [Brit səʊ, Am soʊ] ADV

10. so (avoiding repetition):

so I see

so long as inf → long

See also much, as, ever, without, long

I.much [Brit 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):

4. much (specifying degree to which something is true):

+ subj thanks very much

II.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] PRON

1. much:

2. much (expressing a relative amount, degree):

III.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] ADJ

VIII.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ]

I.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] CONJ

1. as (in the manner that):

as I see it
as you were! MIL

II.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] PREP

III.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] ADV

1. as (expressing degree, extent):

I.ever [Brit ˈɛvə, Am ˈɛvər] ADV

1. ever (at any time):

2. ever (when making comparisons):

4. ever (expressing anger, irritation):

I.without [Brit wɪðˈaʊt, Am wəˈðæʊt, wəˈθaʊt] PREP

II.without [Brit wɪðˈaʊt, Am wəˈðæʊt, wəˈθaʊt] ADV (on the outside)

I.long [Brit lɒŋ, Am lɔŋ, lɑŋ] N (syllable, signal)

II.long [Brit lɒŋ, Am lɔŋ, lɑŋ] ADJ

1. long (lengthy, protracted):

2. long (in expressions of time):

4. long (in expressions of distance):

III.long [Brit lɒŋ, Am lɔŋ, lɑŋ] ADV

1. long (a long time):

IV.as long as, so long as CONJ

V.long [Brit lɒŋ, Am lɔŋ, lɑŋ] VB intr

Translations for much as in the English»French Dictionary

I.much [Brit 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):

4. much (specifying degree to which something is true):

+ subj thanks very much

II.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] PRON

1. much:

2. much (expressing a relative amount, degree):

III.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ] ADJ

VIII.much [Brit mʌtʃ, Am mətʃ]

See also so

I.so [Brit səʊ, Am soʊ] ADV

10. so (avoiding repetition):

so I see

so long as inf → long

I.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] CONJ

1. as (in the manner that):

as I see it
as you were! MIL

II.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] PREP

III.as [Brit az, əz, Am æz, əz] ADV

1. as (expressing degree, extent):

I.ever [Brit ˈɛvə, Am ˈɛvər] ADV

1. ever (at any time):

2. ever (when making comparisons):

4. ever (expressing anger, irritation):

I.regard [Brit rɪˈɡɑːd, Am rəˈɡɑrd] N

IV.regard [Brit rɪˈɡɑːd, Am rəˈɡɑrd] VB trans

much as in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for much as in the English»French Dictionary

I.much <more, most> [mʌtʃ] ADJ

II.much <more, most> [mʌtʃ] ADV

III.much <more, most> [mʌtʃ] PRON

See also many

I.many <more, most> [ˈmeni] ADJ

II.many <more, most> [ˈmeni] PRON

III.many <more, most> [ˈmeni] N

American English

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The rest of the team are allowed to help out as much as they can.
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During these performances, the bouffon's goal was to get away with insulting or disgusting the beautiful people as much as possible.
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They provide better traction, handling and braking and can shorten your braking distance by as much as 25 per cent.
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This policy was intended to encourage workers to toil and therefore increase production as much as possible.
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After that, all survivors stretched out on sleeping bags and kapok mattresses, and slept as much as possible during the return flight.
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With a balanced gearkit, he carries enough paint for a series of tough engagements, but not so much as to slow him down.
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Handy was noted for taking only a one-percent profit on the films, while he could have taken as much as seven percent.
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This tape could then be played in an office or at home on a video recorder costing only as much as a used car.
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This change meant that the relatively low payload fraction of the hovercraft was greatly increased, as much as doubling it.
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The heavy-water coolant is kept under pressure, allowing it to be heated to higher temperatures without boiling, much as in a PWR.
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