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autant
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
a. as many (with countable nouns)
J’ai prévu autant de chaises que d’invités.I've arranged for as many chairs as there are guests.
b. as much (with verbs and uncountable nouns)
J’espère qu’il ne pleuvra pas autant qu’hier.I hope it won't rain as much as yesterday.
a. so many (with countable nouns)
La réalisatrice ne pensait pas que son film remporterait autant de prix.The director didn't think her film would win so many awards.
b. so much (with verbs and uncountable nouns)
Je n’arrive pas à croire qu’il y ait autant de sucre dans un seul verre de soda !I can't believe there's so much sugar in just one glass of soda!
c. this many (with countable nouns)
Je n’avais pas vu autant de monde dans la rue depuis longtemps.I hadn't seen this many people in the street for a long time.
d. this much (with verbs and uncountable nouns)
Avec autant d’argent, Myriam pourrait presque s’acheter une maison.With this much money, Myriam could almost buy a house.
a. might as well (verb phrase)
Si tu habites près de la mairie, autant que je vienne chez toi à pied.If you live near the city hall, I might as well walk to your place.
a. as much as
Autant j’ai aimé l’entrée, autant le plat m’a déçu.As much as I liked the starter, I was disappointed with the main course.
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