plus un
The French phrase for 'plus one' is plus un.
In a social context, 'plus one' refers to an additional person invited to an event as a guest of the primary invitee.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase plus un is a literal translation where plus means 'plus' and un means 'one'.
Did you know?
- While 'plus un' is used in mathematics, using it to refer to a human guest in a high-end Parisian setting can sometimes sound overly clinical or like you are counting objects.
- If you are filling out a formal RSVP card in France, you might see the term et conjoint instead of 'plus un', which specifically refers to a spouse or partner.
- The word un in plus un shares a common ancestor with the English word 'one' and the Greek 'oinos', through a long history of Indo-European development.
Examples in context
- Huit plus un égale neuf.Eight plus one equals nine.This sentence shows the mathematical use of plus un.Tatoeba #10510290 by pkill, translation #13019254 by rul
- Un plus un égale deux.One plus one equals two.Tatoeba #8252038 by Adelpa, translation #8252035 by Adelpa
- Je serai accompagné d'un invité supplémentaire à votre mariage.I will be accompanied by a plus one to your wedding.
Example conversation
Léa is talking to Lucas about a wedding invitation.
- LéaAs-tu reçu l'invitation pour le mariage ?Did you receive the invitation for the wedding?
- LucasOui, et j'ai droit à un plus un.Yes, and I'm allowed a plus one.
- LéaC'est génial, tu vas inviter qui ?That's great, who are you going to invite?
- LucasJe ne sais pas encore pour mon plus un.I don't know yet about my plus one.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plus, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
