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des masses

a lot

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phrase Rare #45,145
a lot An informal way to refer to a large amount or degree. With “pas,” it means “not much” or “not very.”
FR: J’ai des masses de travail cette semaine.
EN: I have a lot of work this week.

Les gens qui se prétendent heureux, moi, j'y crois pas des masses.

I’m not so sure about people who claim to be happy.

— Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)

Il y a en Islande un volcan qui crache des masses de fumée.

There is a volcano in Iceland that spews huge clouds of smoke.

Vous ne m'aimez pas des masses.

You’re not exactly fond of me.

— Des hommes d'honneur (1992)

T'en as vu des masses, de combats ?

Have you seen a lot of fights?

Pas des masses.

Not a lot.