How do you say "Not often, but I like it." in French?

"Not often, but I like it." in French is "Pas souvent, mais j'aime bien ça.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Pas souvent, mais j'aime bien ça." mean in English?

"Pas souvent, mais j'aime bien ça." means "Not often, but I like it." in English. Usage tip: Note the use of 'ça' to refer to something previously mentioned.

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How to Say ‘Not often, but I like it.’ in French

Pas souvent, mais j'aime bien ça.

💬 Usage Tip: Note the use of 'ça' to refer to something previously mentioned.

Phrase Breakdown

Pas souvent,

Not often,

Indicates infrequent action or occurrence.

Example

Je ne voyage pas souvent.

I do not travel often.

mais

but

Used to introduce a contrast or exception.

Example

C'est difficile, mais possible.

It's difficult, but possible.

j'aime bien ça.

I like it.

Indicates a personal appreciation for something.

Example

J'aime bien la mer.

I like the sea.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Pas

[pah]

Not

Used to negate a statement

Example

Pas encore.

Not yet.

souvent

[soo-vawn]

often

Frequently or many times

Example

Il ne vient pas souvent.

He does not come often.

mais

[meh]

but

Used to introduce a contrast

Example

Je veux y aller, mais il pleut.

I want to go, but it's raining.

[zhuh]

Used by the speaker to refer to themselves

Example

J'ai terminé.

I am done.

aime

[em]

To have a favorable opinion of something

Example

J'aime bien ce film.

I like this movie.

bien

[byuh]

well

To a high degree or satisfactorily

Example

Elle danse bien.

She dances well.

ça

[sah]

that

Used to refer to a thing or situation mentioned

Example

Ça m'intéresse.

That interests me.

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