encore, s'il vous plaît
In French, "more please" is said as encore, s'il vous plaît.
This phrase is used to make a polite request for an additional amount of something. The word encore can function as an adverb meaning 'more', 'again' or 'still' depending on how the sentence is structured.
Which one should you use?
While encore, s'il vous plaît is a standard way to request more, you might also use more complex phrases such as Pourriez-vous m'en donner plus, s'il vous plaît? (Could you give me more, please?) or the more casual Je peux en avoir plus, s'il te plaît? (Can I have more, please?).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb encore is versatile and can mean 'more', 'again' or 'still' depending on the context of your sentence.
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Examples in context
- C'est délicieux ! Encore s'il vous plaît.It's delicious! More please.
- Je peux en avoir plus, s'il te plaît ?Can I have more, please?
- Encore un peu, s'il vous plaît.A little more, please.
- Encore, s'il vous plaît.More, please.
Example conversation
Hugo is asking Manon for more water during dinner.
- HugoL'eau est excellente.The water is excellent.
- ManonJe suis ravie que tu aimes.I am glad you like it.
- HugoEncore, s'il vous plaît, Manon.More, please, Manon.
- ManonBien sûr, Hugo, je t'en sers.Of course, Hugo, I will pour you some.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encore, vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
