plus
/ply/
In French, plus is used to express the English phrase "plus", meaning "and also", "in addition" or "besides (which)".
The word plus can function in several ways. As a mathematical symbol, the French word remains plus. When used as a noun in the phrase un plus, it refers to an advantage or an added benefit.
Meaning: And also, in addition, besides (which). (conj)
Which one should you use?
While plus can be used for mathematical operations, other phrases are used to transition between ideas. For example, En plus is used to mean 'besides' or 'moreover' in informal settings, whereas De plus, En outre and Par ailleurs are used for 'in addition' or 'furthermore' in more formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ply/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'more' or 'plus' to indicate an increase, a French speaker might use the word plus to mean 'no more' if they pronounce it with a silent 's' in a negative construction.
- The phrase en plus is often used as a filler or a conversational marker to express annoyance or indignation, similar to saying 'on top of everything else' in English.
- In formal writing, plus is often avoided in favor of davantage, which specifically means 'more' in terms of quantity or intensity without the ambiguity of the silent s.
Examples in context
- Ce serait un plus.That would be a plus.This sentence shows how to use plus as a noun meaning an advantage.Tatoeba #12198724 by lbdx, translation #5752431 by CM
- Huit plus un égale neuf.Eight plus one equals nine.This sentence demonstrates the use of plus in a mathematical context.Tatoeba #10510290 by pkill, translation #13019254 by rul
- Trois plus deux font six.Three plus two is six.Tatoeba #10510311 by pkill, translation #10510363 by DJ_Saidez
- J'aime le cinéma. En plus, je suis passionné de théâtre.I love movies. Moreover, I am passionate about theater.
- J'ai déjà visité Paris. De plus, j'ai vu d'autres villes en France.I have already been to Paris. Besides, I have seen other cities in France.
- Je vais à la fête ce soir. En plus, mon ami sera là.I'm going to the party tonight. Besides, my friend will be there.
- Il est intelligent et, de surcroît, il est très drôle.He is intelligent, and moreover, he is very funny.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing their travel plans.
- NathanOn peut aller au musée demain.We can go to the museum tomorrow.
- ManonOui, et plus on pourrait visiter le parc.Yes, and also we could visit the park.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is an excellent idea, Manon.
- ManonC'est plus agréable quand il fait beau.It's more pleasant when the weather is nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry plus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
