Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| encore une fois | /ɑ̃.kɔʁ yn fwa/ |
| une fois encore | |
| de nouveau | /də nu.vo/ |
| à nouveau | /a nu.vo/ |
| une nouvelle fois | |
| derechef | /də.ʁ(ə).ʃɛf/ |
| encore | /ɑ̃.kɔʁ/ |
The various forms are used to express the idea of something happening one more time or a repetition of an event. For example, une fois encore can be used to add a slightly more dramatic or emphatic tone to the repetition.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase encore une fois is composed of encore (again/still), une (one) and fois (time/occurrence).
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on whether you mean a simple repetition or a fresh start. Encore une fois emphasizes the repetition of the same action. In contrast, de nouveau often implies doing something in a new way or starting over. While à nouveau is often used interchangeably with de nouveau, it strictly implies a change in method or a fresh start. Une fois encore is a variation of encore une fois that can be used to add a more dramatic or emphatic tone.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term derechef is a highly formal or archaic term used in literature and is not used in everyday spoken French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word encore can mean both "again" (repetition) and "still" (continuation), depending on the context of the sentence.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word encore actually has a German way of thinking. Its meaning of 'still' is considered a semantic loan from the German word noch.
- French uses two different phrases, de nouveau and à nouveau, to distinguish between repeating an action and starting over with a new method.
Examples in context
- Essayons encore une fois.Let's try once again.Tatoeba #13581 by sacredceltic, translation #31520 by CK
- Essaie-le encore une fois.Try it once again.Tatoeba #567338 by sacredceltic, translation #31497 by CK
- L'économie est encore en crise.The economy is in turmoil once again.Tatoeba #3718834 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #3642900 by vvv123
- Je tiens à vous remercier encore une fois pour votre soutien précieux.I would like to thank you once again for your valuable support.
- J'aimerais insister sur cette question une fois de plus.I would like to emphasize this issue once again.
- Tu as encore oublié ton parapluie, une fois de plus!You've forgotten your umbrella again, once more!
- On va voir ce film pour la centième fois, une nouvelle fois!We're going to watch this movie for the hundredth time, once again!
- J'ai besoin que tu m'expliques ça de nouveau, s'il te plaît.I need you to explain that to me once again, please.
- Il a réussi à résoudre ce problème à nouveau, malgré les difficultés.He managed to solve this problem once again, despite the difficulties.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel is practicing a song with Manon.
- GabrielEst-ce que je chante bien ?Am I singing well?
- ManonOui, mais répète le refrain encore une fois.Yes, but repeat the chorus once again.
- GabrielD'accord, je recommence tout de suite.Okay, I'll start over right away.
- ManonC'est beaucoup mieux, Gabriel !That is much better, Gabriel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “once again” translations and entries encore une fois, de nouveau, à nouveau, derechef, encore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, de nouveau, encore, fois, nouveau, une, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
