How to Say "Plus" in French - How To Say Guide

plus

/ply/

In French, the word plus is used to mean 'and also', 'in addition' or 'besides (which)'.

Meaning: And also, in addition, besides (which). (conj)

How does it change in a sentence?

When used as a noun meaning 'an advantage' or 'a plus', plus is a masculine noun.

/ply/

Adding plus to a negative sentence like je n'en veux plus completely flips the meaning from 'more' to 'no more' or 'no longer'.
In the construction plus… plus…, such as in plus on est de fous, plus on rit, the word plus creates a correlative structure meaning 'the more… the more…'.
The word plus is a direct ancestor of the English word 'surplus', which literally translates to 'over more'.

Ce serait un plus.
That would be a plus.
This sentence shows how to use plus to refer to an advantage.
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Huit plus un égale neuf.
Eight plus one equals nine.
This sentence demonstrates the use of plus in a mathematical addition sentence.
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Trois plus deux font six.
Three plus two is six.
This sentence illustrates how to use plus in a basic addition context.
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J'ai besoin de quelques légumes pour la soupe. En plus, j'aimerais avoir du persil.
I need some vegetables for the soup. Plus, I'd like to have some parsley.
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Manon and Gabriel are discussing a job offer.

Manon

Le salaire est bon, plus les vacances sont payées.
The salary is good, and also the vacations are paid.
Gabriel

C'est une offre vraiment intéressante.
It is a really interesting offer.
Manon

Le bureau est proche, plus c'est un beau quartier.
The office is close, plus it is a beautiful neighborhood.
Gabriel

Tu devrais accepter ce poste, Manon.
You should accept this position, Manon.

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