en addition
The English phrase "in addition" can be translated into French as en addition. Wiktionary also lists en sus.
Meaning: also, as well (adv)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| en addition | |
| en sus | /ɑ̃ sys/ /ɑ̃ sy/ |
The phrase is used to express that something is being added to what has already been said or done, meaning "also" or "as well".
Which one should you use?
en sus is a more formal and often technical way to say in addition, frequently used in legal or financial contexts to mean 'on top of the base amount'. Other alternatives include De surcroît (Moreover), Par ailleurs (Furthermore) and the informal Et puis (and then / what's more).
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use en addition when they actually mean the more natural and common en plus in spoken conversation.
Did you know?
- The word addition in French has a double meaning: it refers to the mathematical process of adding and also the bill you request at the end of a meal in a restaurant.
- While en plus is the common choice for 'in addition', it can also be used as a standalone exclamation to express frustration, similar to saying 'And on top of everything else!' in English.
- The word sus in the formal phrase en sus traces its roots back to the Latin 'sūsum', which is the same ancestral root for the English word 'above'.
Examples in context
- J'adore les fruits. De plus, ils sont excellents pour la santé.I love fruits. In addition, they are excellent for health.
- Le projet est ambitieux. En outre, il nécessite une coopération internationale.The project is ambitious. In addition, it requires international cooperation.
- J'ai terminé mon travail à temps. Par ailleurs, j'ai réussi à rendre service à mon voisin.I finished my work on time. In addition, I managed to help my neighbor.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are planning a party.
- GabrielJe vais apporter les boissons pour nous.I will bring the drinks for us.
- ManonC'est parfait, Gabriel. Je prends le gâteau.That's perfect, Gabriel. I'll take the cake.
- GabrielEn addition, je peux apporter des chips.In addition, I can bring some chips.
- ManonOui, Manon approuve cette idée !Yes, Manon approves of that idea!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “in addition” translations and entries en sus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries addition, en, sus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
