Meaning
Indicates a greater quantity or degree.
Cultural Background
The 's' pronunciation is a major class and regional marker. In some southern regions, the 's' is pronounced more frequently than in Paris. Quebec French often uses 'plus' in ways that mirror English 'plus', sometimes even as a conjunction in casual speech.
The Silent S
If you pronounce the 's' in 'Je n'en veux plus', people might think you are saying 'I want more' because the 'ne' is often dropped in speech!
Texting Shortcut
In French texts, '+' is often used as a shortcut for the word 'plus'.
Meaning
Indicates a greater quantity or degree.
The Silent S
If you pronounce the 's' in 'Je n'en veux plus', people might think you are saying 'I want more' because the 'ne' is often dropped in speech!
Texting Shortcut
In French texts, '+' is often used as a shortcut for the word 'plus'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form for 'more water'.
Je voudrais ___ eau.
Before a vowel, 'plus de' becomes 'plus d''.
In which sentence is the 's' in 'plus' pronounced?
Select the correct sentence:
In math, the 's' is always pronounced.
Match the phrase to the context.
'De plus en plus...'
'De plus en plus' means 'more and more'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Plus vs. Moins
Practice Bank
3 exercisesJe voudrais ___ eau.
Before a vowel, 'plus de' becomes 'plus d''.
Select the correct sentence:
In math, the 's' is always pronounced.
'De plus en plus...'
'De plus en plus' means 'more and more'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsPronounce it in math (2+2), when it's at the end of a positive sentence ('J'en veux plus!'), and as a 'z' sound in liaison ('plus utile').
Only when followed by a noun. Before an adjective, you don't use 'de' (e.g., 'plus grand').
Related Phrases
En plus
similarIn addition / besides
Non plus
contrastNeither / not either
Tout au plus
specialized formAt most
