French Phrase
J'utilise surtout Netflix.
Meaning
Literally, “I mainly use Netflix.” The speaker is emphasizing that Netflix is the platform they rely on most for watching videos, compared with other services.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking about your streaming habits, recommending a service, or answering a question like “Quel service de streaming utilises‑tu le plus ?”
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'utilisesurtoutNetflix
J' (je)
The subject pronoun "je" contracts to "j'" before a vowel or mute h for smoother pronunciation.
utilise
Present‑tense form of the verb *utiliser* (to use). Regular -er verb: je utilise → j'utilise.
surtout
Adverb meaning “especially, mainly”. It modifies the whole verb phrase that follows.
Netflix
A proper noun (brand name). In French it stays unchanged and is treated as masculine singular without an article.
🗨In Conversation
J'utilise surtout Netflix.
I mainly use Netflix.
Ah, moi aussi ! Tu regardes quoi en ce moment ?
Ah, me too! What are you watching right now?
✕Common Mistakes
je utilise surtout Netflix.
The vowel at the start of *utilise* requires the contraction *j'*; saying *je utilise* sounds unnatural.
J'utilise surtout le Netflix.
Brand names are used without an article in French.
J'utilise Netflix surtout.
Placing *surtout* after the noun changes the meaning (e.g., *Netflix surtout* would mean “Netflix especially”). It must stay before the noun it modifies.
↔Alternatives
Je regarde surtout Netflix.
I mainly watch Netflix.
Je me sers surtout de Netflix.
I mainly make use of Netflix.
Je privilégie surtout Netflix.
I especially prefer Netflix.
Cultural Tip
In France, Netflix is popular but competes with local platforms like Canal+ Series, OCS, and Salto. When you want to stress that a service is your primary choice, French speakers often use *surtout* or *principalement*. Avoid adding the article “le” before Netflix; the brand name functions as a proper noun, just like in English.