What does encore moins in French mean?

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

The word encore moins in French means even less, let alone, even less than. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word encore moins

even less

locution adverbiale (emphase pour moins)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ton frère ne fait pas grand-chose et toi, encore moins.
Your brother doesn't do much, and you do even less.

let alone

locution adverbiale (à plus forte raison)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Ton frère ne rentre pas dans du 43, encore moins dans du 42 !

even less than

locution adverbiale (vraiment moins de) (uncountables)

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

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