encore
/ɑ̃.kɔʁ/
The English phrase 'again' is translated into French as encore or de nouveau.
Meaning: another time (adv)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| encore | /ɑ̃.kɔʁ/ |
| de nouveau | /də nu.vo/ |
Both terms are used to express that something is happening another time. While encore is a general term for repetition, it is frequently placed at the end of a sentence or phrase to provide emphasis. Note that encore can also carry the meanings of 'still' or 'more' depending on the context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de nouveau literally translates to 'of new' or 'from new', which implies starting a process over from a fresh beginning.
Which one should you use?
Encore is a general word for repetition. In contrast, de nouveau specifically emphasizes starting a process over from the beginning, similar to the English sense of 'anew'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃.kɔʁ/
Did you know?
- The legal term 'de novo', used in English law to describe a new trial, is a direct relative of the French phrase de nouveau.
- In a theater or concert, an audience shouts Encore! to ask the performer to return for one more song.
- While encore and de nouveau both mean 'again', using encore to describe a repetitive bad habit often implies a sense of annoyance or impatience.
Examples in context
- Encore du poisson ?Fish again?This sentence uses encore to ask if someone wants more of a specific food.Tatoeba #7938990 by Micsmithel, translation #5789193 by Eccles17
- Tu remets encore ça.There you go again.This sentence uses encore to describe someone repeating a behavior.Tatoeba #508801 by sysko, translation #32612 by CM
- Fais-le de nouveau !Do it again!This sentence uses de nouveau to instruct someone to repeat an action.Tatoeba #1021617 by sacredceltic, translation #31506 by CK
- Je peux vous aider encore?May I help you again?
- Nous devons envisager cette question de nouveau.We must consider this matter again.
- Attends, je vais réparer cela encore une fois.Wait, I'll fix that again.
- Je suis fatigué, encore!I'm tired, again!
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about a movie they watched.
- NathanJ'ai adoré ce film.I loved this movie.
- LéaOn peut le regarder encore ?Can we watch it again?
- NathanOui, avec plaisir.Yes, with pleasure.
- LéaSuper, je lance le disque.Great, I'll start the disc.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations and entries encore, de nouveau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, de nouveau, encore, nouveau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
