un autre
/œ̃.n‿otʁ/
In French, "another one" is expressed as un autre.
un autre is used to refer to an additional item of the same kind as one already mentioned. Depending on the context, it can mean either "one more of the same" or "a different one". You may also use the word encore to express the concept of having another one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change to une autre if the noun it refers to is feminine. Additionally, when using un autre to mean "another one of them", the pronoun en is almost always used before the verb to represent the quantity.
Did you know?
- When asking for 'another' drink in a cafe, a French speaker might say la même chose, meaning 'the same thing'. Using un autre can sometimes imply you want a different type of drink entirely.
- The word autre is a cognate of the English word 'alter', as both descend from the Latin 'alterum'. While 'alter' in English usually refers to changing something, autre simply means 'another'.
- In French, the word autre can be used as a noun to refer to 'the other' in a philosophical or social sense, such as l'Autre. This is often used in psychology and sociology to describe the concept of the Other.
Examples in context
- En as-tu un autre ?Do you have another one?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses un autre.Tatoeba #7667298 by felix63, translation #4053877 by CK
- Il y en a eu un autre.There was another one.This sentence is useful for stating the existence of un autre.Tatoeba #5369759 by Aiji, translation #2892131 by CK
- Il m'en faut un autre.I need another one.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for un autre.Tatoeba #5503627 by Aiji, translation #2387481 by CK
- Pourriez-vous me donner un autre café s'il vous plaît?Could you give me another coffee, please?
- J'ai besoin de feuilles de papier, s'il vous plaît. Encore un paquet, s'il vous plaît.I need some sheets of paper, please. Another pack, please.
- Eh, tu veux un autre verre?Hey, do you want another glass?
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are looking at pastries in a bakery.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux un autre croissant ?Do you want another croissant?
- ManonNon, merci, c'est assez.No, thank you, that is enough.
- HugoD'accord, je vais en prendre un autre pour moi.Okay, I will take another one for myself.
- ManonBon appétit, Hugo !Enjoy your meal, Hugo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry un autre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autre, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
