How to Say “It Means a Lot to Me” in French

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cela compte beaucoup pour moi
The English phrase 'it means a lot to me' is translated into French as cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
This phrase is used to say that something is very important or special to someone.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of cela (that), compte (counts), beaucoup (much/a lot), pour (for) and moi (me).

Which one should you use?

While signifie is the literal translation of 'means', using compte (counts/matters) is the more natural way to express emotional importance in French. For a more relaxed tone, you can use Ça compte énormément pour moi to show heartfelt appreciation or C'est super important pour moi to convey that something is 'super important' to you.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

For very formal situations, you can use C'est d'une grande importance pour moi to emphasize the great importance of something or Je tiens énormément à cela when something is truly cherished and valuable to you. In spoken or informal French, cela is almost always replaced by ça.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express this in the past tense, change the verb compte to the imperfect comptait.

Did you know?

  • The word beaucoup contains a hidden connection to a 'strike' or 'hit', as it originates from the Old French phrase biau cop meaning a 'fine blow' or 'good hit'.
  • In French, the concept of something being 'important' often switches between the verb compter to describe value and the verb tenir à to describe an emotional attachment.
  • The word compte in this phrase comes from a root that also gave us the English word 'count', relating to the act of calculating or reckoning.

Examples in context

  • Ton soutien compte beaucoup pour moi
    Your support means a lot to me
  • Ton aide compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Your help means a lot to me.
  • Ton aide, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Your help, it means a lot to me.
  • Ta présence, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Your presence, it means a lot to me.

Example conversation

Gabriel thanks Emma for her support during a difficult time.

  1. Gabriel

    Merci d'être venue me voir.
    Thank you for coming to see me.
  2. Emma

    Je voulais être là pour toi.
    I wanted to be there for you.
  3. Gabriel

    Ton soutien, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Your support, it means a lot to me.
  4. Emma

    Je suis contente de pouvoir t'aider.
    I am happy to be able to help you.

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