Encore (en. Again)

/ã.kɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates a repetition, a continuation.

He knocked on the door again.

Il a encore frappé à la porte.

Expresses a request for repetition or addition.

The audience requested an encore after the concert.

Le public a demandé un encore après le concert.

Refers to an additional quantity.

Can you give me one more piece?

Peux-tu m'en donner encore un morceau ?

From Latin 'in cor' meaning 'in the heart', used in the Middle Ages to denote a repetition or an addition.

a little more

means a little more, a small surplus.

encore un peu

even better

indicates an improvement compared to a previous situation.

encore mieux

one more time

to signify a repetition of what has been said or done.

encore une fois

add

To add something extra.

ajouter

repeat

To do something again.

répéter

continue

To pursue an action.

continuer

A familiar way of asking for more.

It's so good, I want more!

C'est trop bon, je veux encore !

Expresses the idea that there are still possibilities.

Don't worry, there is still time!

T'inquiète, il y a encore le temps !