encore deux
The English phrase "two more" is translated into French as encore deux.
This phrase is used to express an additional quantity of two items or people. It is particularly common when ordering or requesting additional items.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, encore deux translates to "still two" or "again two", as the word encore means "still" or "again".
Which one should you use?
While encore deux is used when ordering or requesting an additional amount, the alternative deux de plus is often used when comparing quantities or adding to a total.
How does it change in a sentence?
You may also use deux de plus to express "two more" when you want to emphasize an addition to a previous quantity.
Did you know?
- The word encore likely traces back to the Late Latin phrase in hanc hōram, which literally means 'until this hour'.
- In French, adding the word encore can change a neutral statement of fact into an expression of impatience or exhaustion.
- While encore deux asks for more, the word encore on its own is often used as a command to performers to return for an 'encore' performance.
Examples in context
- Nous avons encore deux cours après le déjeuner.After lunch we have two more classes.This sentence shows how to use encore deux to talk about additional classes.Tatoeba #1015534 by sacredceltic, translation #277619 by CK
- Encore deux bières, s'il vous plaît !Two more beers, please!This sentence shows how to use encore deux when ordering more drinks.Tatoeba #6699878 by maaster, translation #6702784 by histumness
- J'ai besoin de deux stylos de plus, s'il vous plaît.I need two more pens, please.
- Pourriez-vous apporter encore deux verres d'eau, s'il vous plaît?Could you bring two more glasses of water, please?
- Tu peux acheter deux bouteilles de plus pour la soirée?Can you buy two more bottles for the party?
- On a besoin de deux pizzas supplémentaires.We need two more pizzas.
- Il reste encore deux places pour le concert.There are still two more seats left for the concert.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are preparing plates for a dinner party.
- LucasCombien d'assiettes avons-nous ?How many plates do we have?
- LéaOn en a six, mais il en faut encore deux.We have six, but we need two more.
- LucasOù sont les autres ?Where are the others?
- LéaElles sont dans le placard, Lucas.They are in the cupboard, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deux, encore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
