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

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cela compte beaucoup pour moi
The English phrase "that means a lot to me" is translated into French as cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
This phrase is used to express that someone's action or words are very important or appreciated.

What does it mean word for word?

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

Which one should you use?

While cela compte beaucoup pour moi focuses on the importance or value of an action, ça me touche beaucoup is used specifically when an action is emotionally moving or touching.

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

The phrase ça compte beaucoup pour moi is a more common, informal way to say cela compte beaucoup pour moi in everyday conversation.

How does it change in a sentence?

You can replace beaucoup with énormément to increase the intensity of the sentiment.

Did you know?

  • In older French, beaucoup was essentially a phrase meaning a 'good blow' or 'nice strike', which eventually evolved into the adverb for 'much' or 'a lot' we use today.
  • In French, the concept of 'counting' in compte is linked to calculating value, which is why it is used here instead of a word for 'meaning'.
  • The word compte in this expression is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'compute'.

Examples in context

  • Cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    That means a lot to me.
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  • Wahou, merci ! Ça compte énormément pour moi.
    Wow, thanks! That means a lot to me.
  • Ton soutien, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Your support, that means a lot to me.
  • Savoir que tu es là, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    Knowing that you are here, that means a lot to me.

Example conversation

Nathan gives Manon a small gift to cheer her up.

  1. Manon

    Oh, merci pour les fleurs, Nathan.
    Oh, thank you for the flowers, Nathan.
  2. Nathan

    Je voulais juste te faire plaisir.
    I just wanted to make you happy.
  3. Manon

    C'est très gentil, cela compte beaucoup pour moi.
    That's very kind, that means a lot to me.
  4. Nathan

    Je suis content de te voir sourire.
    I'm happy to see you smile.

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