encore mieux
The English phrase "even better" is translated into French as encore mieux.
encore mieux is used to express that something is even better.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into encore, which means "even" (when used as an intensifier) or "still" and mieux, which is the adverbial form of "better".
Which one should you use?
encore mieux is an adverb used to modify a verb or an entire clause. In contrast, if you are modifying a noun, you should use the adjective encore meilleur.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use encore meilleur instead of encore mieux when modifying a noun (adjective) rather than a verb (adverb).
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone, saying encore mieux sarcastically can be a common way for French speakers to express that a situation has actually gone from bad to worse.
- The word encore likely evolved from the Latin phrase in hanc hōram, which literally means 'until this hour'.
- In a musical context, the shout of Encore! during a performance is a direct application of the French word for 'again'.
Examples in context
- C'est encore mieux qu'avant.This is even better than it was before.This sentence is useful for expressing that a situation is even better than it was previously using encore mieux.Tatoeba #11955250 by lbdx, translation #9271023 by DJ_Saidez
- Elle est riche, et encore mieux, elle est magnifique.She's rich, and even better, she's gorgeous.This sentence shows how to use encore mieux to add an additional, even more positive point about someone.Tatoeba #9010503 by Aiji, translation #4466454 by AlanF_US
- C'est encore mieux.That's even better.This sentence is a simple way to state that something is encore mieux.Tatoeba #6094814 by Aiji, translation #2363091 by Tamy
- J'ai apporté des améliorations à notre projet, et c'est encore meilleur maintenant.I made some improvements to our project, and it's even better now.
- Les vacances ont été fantastiques, mais la deuxième semaine était encore mieux.The vacation was fantastic, but the second week was even better.
- J'ai trouvé un restaurant excellent près d'ici, mais j'en connais un meilleur encore.I found an excellent restaurant nearby, but I know an even better one.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing a suggestion for their weekend trip.
- NathanOn pourrait aller à la plage.We could go to the beach.
- ChloéEt si on allait à la montagne ? Ce serait encore mieux !And what if we went to the mountains? It would be even better!
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Chloé.That is an excellent idea, Chloé.
- ChloéJe vais préparer les sacs dès maintenant.I will prepare the bags right now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encore, mieux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
