Plus (en. More)

/ply/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a higher quantity or degree.
There are more people than expected.
Il y a plus de personnes que prévu.
Indicates an absence or a negation.
I don't want any more.
Je n'en veux plus.
Used to strengthen an expression.
It's more than perfect!
C'est plus que parfait !

Etymology

From Latin 'plus', meaning 'more' or 'greater'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

moreover
Furthermore, in addition.
de plus
never again
Never again.
plus jamais
more or less
About, approximately.
plus ou moins
too much more
A situation where there are too many increases.
trop de plus

Related Words

addition
Action of adding or increasing.
addition
supplement
What is added to complete something.
supplément
increase
Action of increasing something in quantity or value.
augmentation

Slang Meanings

Not necessarily more.
We will do more, but not too much.
On va faire plus, mais pas trop.
To signify that something is not sufficient.
It's more or less what I expected.
C'est plus ou moins ce que j'attendais.