What does d'autant plus que in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word d'autant plus que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use d'autant plus que in French.

The word d'autant plus que in French means especially as, all the more + [adjective] because, all the more + [adjective] as, especially + [adjective] because. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word d'autant plus que

especially as

locution conjonction (a fortiori parce que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Je peux vous conduire tous les quatre, d'autant plus que j'ai un minibus.
I can give all four of you a lift, especially as I have a minibus.

all the more + [adjective] because, all the more + [adjective] as

locution conjonction (encore plus [qch] parce que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Pierre était d'autant plus déçu que le concert fût annulé qu'il était revenu spécialement de ses vacances.
Peter was all the more disappointed that the concert was cancelled because he had come back from his holiday especially for it.

especially + [adjective] because

locution conjonction (encore plus [qch] à faire pch parce que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Mathilde a d'autant plus de facilité à résoudre ce problème qu'elle a toujours été excellente en maths. Robert a d'autant plus de mal à comprendre la fatigue de Julie qu'il n'a jamais eu à prendre les transports en commun.
It is all the more difficult for Robert to understand Julie's tiredness given that he has never had to travel by public transport.

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