C1 Expression 격식체

Qui plus est.

What's more.

Furthermore, in addition to that.

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문화적 배경

In France, using 'qui plus est' in a job interview or a formal letter is seen as a sign of high education and 'maîtrise de la langue'. It is part of the 'code' of the French elite. While understood, 'qui plus est' is less frequent in daily Quebecois French, where 'en plus' or 'de plus' are preferred. It remains a marker of high-level journalism in Radio-Canada. In formal West African French (Senegal, Ivory Coast), the use of high-register connectors is very common in administrative and political discourse, reflecting a heritage of classical French education. In the world of French 'Grandes Écoles', the 'dissertation' is a sacred exercise. 'Qui plus est' is one of the 'mots de liaison' that students are encouraged to use to show logical progression.

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The Comma Rule

Always wrap 'qui plus est' in commas. It makes your writing look professional and helps with the rhythm of the sentence.

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Don't pluralize

Never say 'qui plus sont'. Even if you are talking about ten people, the phrase stays 'qui plus est'.

Furthermore, in addition to that.

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The Comma Rule

Always wrap 'qui plus est' in commas. It makes your writing look professional and helps with the rhythm of the sentence.

⚠️

Don't pluralize

Never say 'qui plus sont'. Even if you are talking about ten people, the phrase stays 'qui plus est'.

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The 'Mic Drop'

Save this phrase for your strongest argument. If you use it for a weak point, it loses its power.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct formal connector.

Il a refusé de s'excuser et, ___ plus est, il a recommencé.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: qui

The fixed expression is 'qui plus est'.

Which sentence uses 'qui plus est' correctly?

Select the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Il est très compétent et, qui plus est, très aimable.

This sentence correctly uses the phrase to add a stronger positive quality in a formal structure.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Le nouveau patron est très strict. B: Oui, et ________, il ne connaît rien au métier !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: qui plus est

'Qui plus est' fits the formal/neutral tone of the complaint about a boss.

Match the sentence to the most likely context.

Sentence: 'L'accusé était présent sur les lieux et, qui plus est, il était armé.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A police report

The formal and intensifying nature of the phrase is perfect for legal or police contexts.

Match the register to the sentence.

Pairs:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal: Il est en retard et, qui plus est, impoli.

The use of 'qui plus est' automatically elevates the register to formal.

Add the missing commas to this sentence (mentally or in writing).

C'est un vin délicieux ___ qui plus est ___ très abordable.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: , / ,

'Qui plus est' is almost always used as a parenthetical element set off by commas.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

6 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct formal connector. Fill Blank B2

Il a refusé de s'excuser et, ___ plus est, il a recommencé.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: qui

The fixed expression is 'qui plus est'.

Which sentence uses 'qui plus est' correctly? Choose C1

Select the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Il est très compétent et, qui plus est, très aimable.

This sentence correctly uses the phrase to add a stronger positive quality in a formal structure.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Le nouveau patron est très strict. B: Oui, et ________, il ne connaît rien au métier !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: qui plus est

'Qui plus est' fits the formal/neutral tone of the complaint about a boss.

Match the sentence to the most likely context. situation_matching B2

Sentence: 'L'accusé était présent sur les lieux et, qui plus est, il était armé.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A police report

The formal and intensifying nature of the phrase is perfect for legal or police contexts.

Match the register to the sentence. Match C1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Formal: Il est en retard et, qui plus est, impoli.

The use of 'qui plus est' automatically elevates the register to formal.

Add the missing commas to this sentence (mentally or in writing). Fill Blank C1

C'est un vin délicieux ___ qui plus est ___ très abordable.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: , / ,

'Qui plus est' is almost always used as a parenthetical element set off by commas.

🎉 점수: /6

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

Yes, but it's usually preceded by 'Et'. For example: 'Et qui plus est, il ne nous a pas prévenus.' Starting with just 'Qui plus est' is very rare and literary.

It is always 'qui plus est'. 'Ce qui plus est' is grammatically incorrect in modern French.

Yes, it is pronounced as a 'z' because of the liaison with 'est'. /ki ply.z‿ɛ/.

Only if you want to sound very formal or ironic. It's like saying 'furthermore' in a text to a friend.

'En outre' is just 'in addition'. 'Qui plus est' adds the idea that the new point is even more important.

Yes, in formal speeches, presentations, or serious debates.

Absolutely. 'Il est méchant et, qui plus est, menteur.'

Yes, 'qui plus est' is more common than 'de surcroît', which is extremely formal.

No, that doesn't exist. You would say 'qui plus est' even if the point is negative.

It's an adverbial locution that functions like a connector.

The best translations are 'what is more', 'furthermore', or 'moreover'.

Yes, very much so. It's great for reports and meetings.

Yes. 'Un homme riche, qui plus est généreux.'

It's formal, but not 'old-fashioned'. It's still used every day in high-level French.

관련 표현

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En outre

synonym

Furthermore

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De surcroît

similar

Moreover / As a bonus

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Par ailleurs

similar

In addition / From another perspective

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Qui mieux est

similar

What is even better

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A fortiori

builds on

With even stronger reason

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