What does de plus in French mean?

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

The word de plus in French means what is more, more, even more, more and more, more and more, louder and louder, more and more, earlier and earlier, for further information, for further details, What more could you ask? What more could anybody ask?, all the more reason to do, resume with greater intensity, that's it, and that's it, and that's all, nothing could be easier, nothing could be more simple, once again. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de plus

what is more

locution adverbiale (en outre, en addition) (formal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce produit n'est pas cher et de plus il est écologique.
This product is not expensive, and what's more, it is environmentally friendly.

more

locution adjectivale (supplémentaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Au 1e janvier, le paquet de cigarettes coûtera un euro de plus. Le gâteau n'est pas assez cuit, laisse-le au four cinq minutes de plus.
The cake isn't quite done; leave it in the oven five minutes longer.

even more

locution adverbiale (plus intensément qu'auparavant)

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)

for further information, for further details

locution adverbiale (afin d'obtenir plus de détails)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
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What more could you ask? What more could anybody ask?

(c'est le bonheur, non ?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai la santé, un bon travail, de beaux enfants et une femme sublime : que demander de plus ?

all the more reason to do

locution adverbiale (encore un argument en faveur de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tu es invité, raison de plus pour te couper les cheveux.

resume with greater intensity

locution verbale (recommencer plus intensément)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

that's it, and that's it, and that's all

(et c'est tout)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

nothing could be easier

(bien sûr, sans problème)

nothing could be more simple

(c'est très simple)

once again

locution adverbiale (encore une fois)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Tu m'as déçu une fois de plus. Et une fois de plus, j'avais raison !

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