de plus
/də plys/
The English phrase 'moreover' can be translated into French using several forms, the default being de plus. Wiktionary also lists en plus and au surplus.
Meaning: in addition to what has been said (adv)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| de plus | /də plys/ |
| en plus | /ɑ̃ plys/ |
| au surplus | /o syʁ.ply/ |
| en outre | /ɑ̃.n‿utʁ/ |
| de surcroît | /də syʁ.kʁwa/ |
| par ailleurs | /pa.ʁ‿a.jœʁ/ |
| d'ailleurs | /d‿a.jœʁ/ |
| d'autre part | /d‿o.tʁə paʁ/ |
| au reste | /o ʁɛst/ |
| du reste | /dy ʁɛst/ |
| au demeurant | /o d(ə).mœ.ʁɑ̃/ |
| qui plus est | /ki ply.z‿ɛ/ |
These terms are used to express that something is being added to what has already been said.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de plus literally translates to 'of more' or 'of additional' in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase de plus is a common formal equivalent to 'moreover'. Similarly, par ailleurs conveys the meaning of 'moreover' in a formal manner. For informal situations, you can use en plus or the substitute et aussi.
Did you know?
- The word outre in the phrase en outre changed its grammatical gender from masculine to feminine around the start of the 16th century.
- The term de surcroît is a highly literary version of 'moreover' that evokes the image of a physical overflow or an additional layer of weight.
- While de plus and en plus are similar, en plus is often used in spoken French as a filler word or a way to express frustration, similar to saying 'and on top of that'.
Examples in context
- C'est un chat et en plus, il est orange.It's a cat, and moreover an orange one.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use en plus to add information about a cat.Tatoeba #11288162 by ghoza, translation #11374896 by AlanF_US
- Il est intelligent, et de plus, il est beau.He is clever, and moreover, he is handsome.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use de plus to add information about a person.Tatoeba #133503 by Aiji, translation #304611 by rul
- Sa maison est petite et de plus, elle est vieille.His house is small and moreover it's old.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use de plus to add information about a house.Tatoeba #1776225 by sacredceltic, translation #1771911 by Scott
- Le projet est déjà bien avancé, et de plus, nous avons obtenu un soutien financier considérable.The project is already well advanced, and moreover, we have obtained considerable financial support.
- Le sondage révèle une augmentation de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux. Par ailleurs, il met en évidence une baisse correspondante de la communication en face à face.The survey reveals an increase in the use of social networks. Moreover, it highlights a corresponding decrease in face-to-face communication.
- J'ai déjà visité Paris, et en plus, j'ai exploré quelques autres villes magnifiques.I have already visited Paris, and moreover, I explored some other magnificent cities.
- J'ai adoré le film, et aussi, la musique était incroyable.I loved the movie, and also, the music was incredible.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are discussing a new restaurant.
- EmmaLe menu est très varié.The menu is very varied.
- GabrielDe plus, les prix sont abordables.Moreover, the prices are affordable.
- EmmaC'est vrai, l'ambiance est agréable aussi.It's true, the atmosphere is pleasant too.
- GabrielNous devrions y aller ce week-end.We should go there this weekend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moreover” translations and entries de plus, en plus, au surplus, en outre, de surcroît, par ailleurs, d'ailleurs, d'autre part, au reste, du reste, au demeurant, qui plus est, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, en, en outre, outre, plus, surplus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
