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    Plupart (en. Mostly)

    /ply.part/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    La plupart refers to the largest part or the greatest number of something.
    Most students passed the exam.
    La plupart des étudiants ont réussi l'examen.
    Refers to the majority of a given population.
    Most people enjoy traveling.
    La plupart des gens aiment voyager.
    Used to indicate a collection or a group.
    Most of the trees in this park are oaks.
    La plupart des arbres de ce parc sont des chênes.

    Etymology

    The word 'plupart' comes from the Latin 'plurimum', which means 'the most' or 'the greatest part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    most of the time
    generally, the majority of the time
    la plupart du temps
    most people
    the majority of individuals
    la plupart des gens
    most of
    the majority of something
    la plupart de

    Related Words

    majority
    The largest part of a group.
    majorité
    week
    A period of seven days usually corresponding to the majority of days.
    semaine
    voter
    People who express their opinion, often through a vote in a group.
    votant

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way of saying the great majority.
    Most of my friends were at the party.
    Il y avait une plupart de mes amis à la fête.
    Used to express consensus.
    Most think it will be nice tomorrow.
    La plupart pensent qu'il fera beau demain.