English–French
“often” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/suvɑ̃/
Example
Nous dînons souvent ensemble.
We often have dinner together.
How to say “often” in French
“Often” in French is souvent.
A recurring event marks many points on a timeline rather than happening only once.
Example sentences with souvent
Je vais très souvent au marché.
I go to the market very often.
Tips for using souvent
- In ne ... pas souvent, the adverb means not frequently, as in Il ne voyage pas souvent.
Other French words for “often”
Il pleut fréquemment au printemps.
It often rains in spring.