Example: Bon nombre de personnes ont assisté à la conférence hier.
Definition
"Bon nombre de" is a French expression used to indicate a large number or many of something, often translated as "many" or "a great number of." It emphasizes the considerable quantity of people, objects, or instances involved in a statement.
The phrase "Bon nombre de" comes from French, where "bon" means good or considerable, and "nombre" means number. Together, they convey the idea of a notably large quantity. Did you know? The phrase has been used historically to highlight significant amounts in both formal and informal contexts.
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