Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Davantage (en. Any further)

    /dɑ.vɑ̃.taʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a comparison, meaning 'more' or 'in addition'.
    We need to work more to achieve our goals.
    Nous avons besoin de travailler davantage pour atteindre nos objectifs.
    Used to signify an increase or a surplus.
    We need to invest more in education.
    Il faut investir davantage dans l'éducation.
    Used to express an intensification.
    She has become more interested in science since she attended that conference.
    Elle s'intéresse davantage à la science depuis qu'elle a assisté à cette conférence.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ad' (to) and 'vant' (before, in front) meaning thus 'more forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get more
    To have a greater amount or number.
    en avoir davantage
    to request more
    To make a request for more.
    demander davantage
    to work more
    To put more effort into a task.
    travailler davantage

    Related Words

    moreful
    Which brings an advantage or profit.
    davantageux
    before
    Previously in time or space.
    avant
    supplement
    What is added to something existing.
    supplément

    Slang Meanings

    To have even more
    You can always do more if you set your mind to it.
    On peut toujours en faire davantage si on s'en donne les moyens.
    To scrape more
    We need to scrape more to find a solution.
    Il faut gratter davantage pour trouver une solution.