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souvent

often

adverb soo-VAHN Common

Usage Note

Souvent is one of the most common French adverbs; it typically follows the conjugated verb in a sentence ('Je mange souvent ici'). Its comparative form is plus souvent ('more often') and its superlative le plus souvent ('most often'). The final t is always silent.

Examples

"Il va souvent au cinéma."

Natural Translation

He often goes to the cinema.

Literal Translation

He goes often to-the cinema

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