What does en plus in French mean?

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

The word en plus in French means another, then, as well as , in addition to , on top of, endless, never-ending, more and more, more and more, louder and louder, more and more, earlier and earlier, tell me more, when younger, when was younger, not only ... but also, secret ingredient, my little thing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en plus

another

locution adjectivale (supplémentaire) (one more)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Serait-il possible d'avoir une serviette en plus ?
Would it be possible to have another serviette?

then

locution adverbiale (de plus)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Je suis parti en retard et en plus il y avait un accident sur la route.
I left late and then there was a road accident.

as well as , in addition to , on top of

(avec cela)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
En plus des plantes, j'ai aussi dû m'occuper du chien du voisin. Il me gifla en plus de m'insulter.
Besides the plants, I also had to look after the neighbour's dog.

endless, never-ending

locution adjectivale (qui se prolonge, interminable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
The presidential candidate's speech went on ad nauseam.

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)

tell me more

(explique-moi plus)

when younger, when was younger

locution adjectivale (quand [qqn] était jeune)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Mon voisin me fait penser à Clint Eastwood en plus jeune.
My neighbour reminds me of Clint Eastwood when he was younger.

not only ... but also

locution conjonction (déjà ... mais en outre)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Non seulement il n'aide pas son frère mais en plus il ne fait rien à l'école !

secret ingredient, my little thing

nom masculin (familier (bonus)

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