plus
more · most
C'est un mot utilisé pour ajouter une chose à une autre ou pour indiquer une quantité supérieure.
The French word "plus" can be translated to "more" or "no more," depending on the context, and it plays different roles in sentences.
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Meaning as "more":
- When used in a comparative sense, "plus" means "more," indicating a greater degree or addition. For example, "plus de pommes" means "more apples."
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Meaning as "no more":
- In a negative construction, "plus" can mean "no more" or "not anymore." For instance, "Je n'ai plus de livres" translates to "I have no more books" or "I don't have any books anymore."
Synonyms and Differences:
- Davantage: This is another term for "more" but is often used in more formal contexts or when emphasizing a larger quantity. "J'en veux davantage" means "I want more (of that)."
- Encore: This means "another" or "still," and sometimes it can be used in sentences where "more" would appear, especially in contexts relating to continuation (e.g., "Je veux encore" translates to "I still want [more].").
- Supplément: This refers to an additional amount or item added. It's not a direct synonym for "plus," but represents the concept of addition in a different context.
Understanding the use of "plus" in terms of context can really change its meaning, so paying attention to surrounding words is important!
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Examples
Marie travaille plus vite que Paul.adverb
Marie works faster than Paul.
Tu en as plus que moi.adverb
You have more than me.
Le sac est plus grand maintenant.adverb
The bag is bigger now.
Marie travaille plus que Paul.adverb
Marie works more than Paul.
As-tu attendu plus longtemps que moi ?adverb
Did you wait longer than me?
Ce garçon lit le plus de livres dans la classe.adverb
This boy reads the most books in the class.
Ils sortent plus souvent maintenant.adverb
They go out more often now.
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