What does autant que in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word autant que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use autant que in French.

The word autant que in French means as much as, as much as, just as much as, as many + [countable noun] as, as many + [countable noun] as, however many + [countable noun], may as well, so many + [countable noun], as much as, as far as possible, as far as I know, as far as possible, especially as, particularly as, as far as I know. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word autant que

as much as

locution conjonction (dans la même quantité que) (with uncountable noun)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tu as des bonbons autant que ton frère.
You have as many sweets as your brother.

as much as, just as much as

adverbe (marque une égalité)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
J'aime autant boire que manger.
I like eating as much as drinking.

as many + [countable noun] as

adverbe (marque une égalité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il y a autant d'élèves dans sa classe que dans la mienne. Avec ce pass ciné, tu peux aller au cinéma autant de fois que tu veux. Vincent a autant d'argent que son frère.
Vincent has just as much money as his brother.

as many + [countable noun] as

adverbe (marque un degré élevé)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il n'y a jamais eu autant de malades que cette année. Il n'y a jamais eu autant de pluie en été que cette année.
There has never been this much rain in the summer before.

however many + [countable noun]

adverbe (marque une relation d'équivalence)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Autant il y a de personnes, autant il y a d'avis.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. However much money bankers earn, they always want more.

may as well

adverbe (il est aussi bien que)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Autant que tu saches maintenant que Pierre ne viendra pas.
It's probably best you know now that Pierre's not coming.

so many + [countable noun]

adverbe (insiste sur la quantité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Toutes ces accusations sont autant de mensonges.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. We were amazed to have so much good fortune.

as much as

adverbe (dans une corrélation ou opposition) (correlation, direct opposition)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Autant j'ai beaucoup aimé ses précédents films, autant je trouve que celui-ci est complètement raté.
Much as I loved the previous films, I think this one is a complete disaster.

as far as possible

locution adverbiale (autant qu'il est possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
On cuisine autant que faire se peut.

as far as I know

(pour ce que j'en sais)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Autant que je sache, Pierre n'habite plus avec ses parents depuis longtemps.

as far as possible

locution adverbiale (jusqu'à ne plus pouvoir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je viendrai vous aider autant que possible.
I will come to help you as far as possible.

especially as, particularly as

locution conjonction (car en outre)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Je connais bien cette ville, d'autant que j'y ai habité !
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. As far as I can remember, she was very pretty in those days.

as far as I know

(à ma connaissance)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pour autant que je sache la boulangerie ne rouvrira pas.

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