des masses

a lot; much

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phrase Rare #42,656

a lot; much An informal expression meaning “a lot” or “very much.” In negative sentences, it commonly means “not much” or “not very much.” It can be followed by de + noun: des masses de travail.

FR: Il n'y avait pas des masses de monde au concert.

EN: There weren't many people at the concert.

Vous ne m'aimez pas des masses.

You’re not exactly fond of me.

— Des hommes d'honneur (1992)

Pas des masses.

Not a lot.

T'en as vu des masses, de combats ?

Have you seen a lot of fights?

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.