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    Tant (en. So much)

    /tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a quantity or degree.
    There are so many people here.
    Il y a tant de gens ici.
    Expresses a comparison.
    He doesn't work as much as his brother.
    Il ne travaille pas tant que son frère.
    Marks intensity or measure.
    I have never seen so much beauty.
    Je n'ai jamais vu tant de beauté.
    Indicates duration or time.
    They waited so long for this moment.
    Ils ont tant attendu ce moment.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'tantum', meaning 'as much' or 'so much'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    so much the better
    It's a good thing.
    tant mieux
    too bad
    It's a pity, but that's how it is.
    tant pis
    there is so much to do
    There are many things to do.
    il y a tant à faire
    so many things
    So many things.
    tant de choses

    Related Words

    aunt
    Sister of one's parent.
    tante
    at that time
    At a certain moment, soon.
    tantôt
    as well as possible
    With difficulty, but nevertheless.
    tant bien que mal

    Slang Meanings

    A lot
    He has so much money.
    Il a tant de fric.
    As much as possible
    I'm going to work as long as I can.
    Je vais bosser tant que je peux.