What does de plus en plus in French mean?

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

The word de plus en plus in French means more and more, more and more, louder and louder, more and more, earlier and earlier. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de plus en plus

more and more

locution adverbiale (toujours plus)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Mon copain, je l'aime de plus en plus. Avec mon entraînement, je cours de plus en plus vite.
With my training, I'm running ever faster.

more and more

locution adverbiale (toujours plus de)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il y a de plus en plus de monde dans ce parc.
There are more and more people in this park.

louder and louder

locution adverbiale (toujours plus fort) (sound)

more and more

locution adverbiale (toujours plus nombreux)

Les touristes sont de plus en plus nombreux à louer des logements à des particuliers.

earlier and earlier

locution adverbiale (toujours plus tôt)

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