Encor (en. Again)

/ɑ̃.kɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a repetition or continuity.
I will try once again.
Je vais encore essayer une fois.
Used to intensify an assertion.
He is even more talented than I thought.
Il est encore plus talentueux que je ne le pensais.
Marks an indefinite duration.
There is still a lot of work to do.
Il reste encore beaucoup de travail à faire.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'in cor', which means 'in the heart', indicating a notion of continuity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

once again
Expresses the desire to repeat something.
encore une fois
even more
Indicates an intensification.
encore plus
although
Introduces a concession.
encore que

Related Words

new
Who has just appeared or manifested.
nouveau
repeat
To do something new.
répéter
always
Indicates a continuity in time.
toujours

Slang Meanings

Again
He wants to watch that movie again.
Il veut encore mater ce film.
Once again
We are going to party once again this weekend.
On va encore une fois faire la fête ce week-end.