davantage
more · further
Cela veut dire 'plus' ou 'en plus grande quantité'.
Definition & meaning
Davantage is an adverb meaning more, to a greater extent, or further. It describes an increase in quantity, intensity, or degree.
- Il travaille davantage. — “He works more.”
- Nous avons besoin de davantage de temps. — “We need more time.”
It can also mean any more in negative sentences: Je n’en sais pas davantage means “I don’t know any more.”
Grammar & Word origin
Davantage is an invariable adverb: its spelling does not change. It often appears before a verb or in the construction davantage de followed by a noun.
The word comes historically from de (“of/from”) and avantage (“advantage”), but today it functions as a single adverb. It is distinct from d’avantage, which means “of an advantage” in a literal phrase.
Synonyms & antonyms
- plus — “more”; the closest and most common equivalent. Davantage can sound more emphatic or formal, especially when referring to degree.
- encore — “more” or “still”; it often suggests an additional amount or continuation.
- de plus — “in addition” or “moreover”; unlike davantage, it often introduces an extra point rather than indicating a greater quantity or degree.
- moins — “less”; the main antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Je veux lire davantage de livres.adverb
I want to read more books.
Nous devons travailler davantage pour réussir.adverb
We need to work more to succeed.
Marie aimerait voyager davantage pour découvrir de nouvelles cultures.adverb
Marie would like to travel more to discover new cultures.
Peut-elle dormir davantage pendant les vacances pour récupérer son énergie ?adverb
Can she sleep more during the holidays to recover her energy?
Ils ont discuté davantage avant de prendre une décision finale.adverb
They discussed further before making a final decision.
Ils devraient écouter davantage avant de donner leur opinion.adverb
They should listen more before giving their opinion.
Pour progresser, elle pratique davantage chaque semaine.adverb
To improve, she practices more each week.
Pour réussir cet examen, il faut étudier davantage chaque jour.adverb
To pass this exam, you need to study more every day.
Pour réussir cet examen, il faut réviser davantage chaque soir.adverb
To pass this exam, you need to study more every evening.
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