plus maintenant
The English phrase "not anymore" is translated into French as plus maintenant.
plus maintenant is used to indicate that a situation or a habit that existed in the past is no longer true.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "more now", where plus functions as "no more" in a negative context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the context of a full sentence, the concept of "not anymore" is often expressed using the ne … plus construction, such as in the sentence Je ne fume plus (I don't smoke anymore).
What mistakes should you avoid?
When using the phrase plus maintenant, the 's' in plus is silent. English speakers often mistakenly pronounce the 's' when using plus to mean "no more" in a negative sense.
Did you know?
- The word maintenant comes from the phrase main tenant, which literally means 'holding in the hand'. It originally referred to something being held immediately or currently.
- In French, the word plus can mean both 'more' and 'no more' depending entirely on whether you pronounce the 's' or not.
- While plus maintenant is a direct translation, French speakers often use the phrase c'est fini to express that a habit or relationship is 'not anymore'.
Examples in context
- Je l'admirais, mais plus maintenant.I used to look up to him, but not anymore.Tatoeba #1409745 by sacredceltic, translation #28327 by CK
- J'en veux pu, je suis rassasié.I don't want any more, I'm full.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are talking about their hobbies.
- NathanEst-ce que tu joues toujours au tennis, Chloé ?Do you still play tennis, Chloé?
- ChloéNon, plus maintenant. Je n'ai plus de raquette.No, not anymore. I don't have a racket anymore.
- NathanC'est dommage, c'est un sport génial.That's a shame, it's a great sport.
- ChloéOui, mais je préfère le yoga aujourd'hui.Yes, but I prefer yoga today.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
