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Using 'en plus de' with nouns
You can use 'en plus de' to add more information about nouns. For example: J'ai acheté du pain en plus de la baguette. (I bought some bread in addition to the baguette.)
Using 'en plus de' with verbs
When using 'en plus de' with a verb, the verb should be in the infinitive form. For example: En plus de travailler, il étudie le soir. (In addition to working, he studies in the evening.)
Using 'en plus de' at the beginning of a sentence
It's common to start a sentence with 'en plus de' to introduce an additional point. For example: En plus de ça, nous avons un autre problème. (On top of that, we have another problem.)
Distinguishing from 'et'
While 'et' (and) simply joins things, 'en plus de' emphasizes that something is an addition to what was already mentioned. For example: J'ai une voiture et une moto. (I have a car and a motorcycle.) vs. J'ai une voiture en plus de ma moto. (I have a car in addition to my motorcycle.)
Informal alternative: 'en plus'
In more informal contexts, you can sometimes use just 'en plus' at the end of a sentence to mean 'in addition' or 'moreover'. For example: Il est très sympa, en plus. (He's very nice, in addition.)
Don't confuse with 'plus'
'Plus' alone often means 'more'. Make sure to include 'en plus de' to convey 'in addition to'. For example: Je veux plus de café. (I want more coffee.)
Using with pronouns
When using 'en plus de' with a pronoun, use a stress pronoun. For example: En plus de moi, il y aura Pierre. (In addition to me, Pierre will be there.)
Expressing an extra quality
You can use 'en plus de' to highlight an additional quality or characteristic. For example: Elle est belle en plus d'être intelligente. (She is beautiful in addition to being intelligent.)
Practice with lists
Try making lists of things and then using 'en plus de' to add items. For example: J'ai acheté des pommes en plus des oranges. (I bought apples in addition to the oranges.)
Listen for it in conversations
Pay attention to how native French speakers use 'en plus de' in conversations or media. This will help you get a feel for its natural usage.
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What else is being taken besides the salad?
What languages did she study?
What does he do besides working?
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En plus de ma famille, mes amis sont très importants.
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J'aime lire en plus de regarder des films.
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Il a une voiture en plus de sa moto.
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___ de son talent artistique, elle est également une excellente musicienne.
The phrase 'en plus de' means 'in addition to'. Here, it indicates that her musical talent is an additional quality to her artistic talent.
Il a dû travailler le week-end ___ de ses heures normales.
'En plus de' is used to indicate something extra or additional. Here, it refers to working extra hours.
Elle a apporté des gâteaux ___ de la boisson pour la fête.
Here, 'en plus de' signifies that the cakes were brought as an additional item to the drinks.
___ de parler français, il maîtrise aussi l'espagnol et l'italien.
This sentence means 'In addition to speaking French, he also masters Spanish and Italian'. 'En plus de' correctly conveys this meaning.
Le coût de la réparation, ___ de l'achat, est assez élevé.
'En plus de' is used here to indicate that the repair cost is an extra cost on top of the purchase cost.
Nous avons visité le musée ___ de la cathédrale.
This sentence indicates that visiting the museum was an additional activity to visiting the cathedral. 'En plus de' is the appropriate choice.
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Using 'en plus de' with nouns
You can use 'en plus de' to add more information about nouns. For example: J'ai acheté du pain en plus de la baguette. (I bought some bread in addition to the baguette.)
Using 'en plus de' with verbs
When using 'en plus de' with a verb, the verb should be in the infinitive form. For example: En plus de travailler, il étudie le soir. (In addition to working, he studies in the evening.)
Using 'en plus de' at the beginning of a sentence
It's common to start a sentence with 'en plus de' to introduce an additional point. For example: En plus de ça, nous avons un autre problème. (On top of that, we have another problem.)
Distinguishing from 'et'
While 'et' (and) simply joins things, 'en plus de' emphasizes that something is an addition to what was already mentioned. For example: J'ai une voiture et une moto. (I have a car and a motorcycle.) vs. J'ai une voiture en plus de ma moto. (I have a car in addition to my motorcycle.)
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مزيد من كلمات academic
à cet égard
A2In this respect; regarding this matter.
à condition que
A2On condition that; provided that (followed by subjunctive).
à propos de
A2About, regarding; concerning.
à travers
A2Through, across.
aborder
B1To approach a topic or problem; to deal with.
abstrait
A2Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
abstraitement
B2In an abstract manner; conceptually.
académique
A2Relating to education and scholarship.
académiquement
B2In an academic manner; in relation to academic matters.
accent
A2A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language.
