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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).

adjective

1. (larger in amount)

a. plus de

We need more sugar to make the cookies.Il nous faut plus de sucre pour faire les biscuits.

2. (larger in number)

a. plus de

There are more tourists this year.Il y a plus de touristes cette année.

b. davantage de

The company received more orders this semester.L'entreprise a reçu davantage de commandes ce semestre.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).

adverb

3. (used with "than" to make a comparison)

a. plus (used with "que")

This movie is more interesting than your book.Ce film est plus intéressant que ton livre.

4. (to a greater degree)

a. plus

Could you behave more politely?Tu pourrais te comporter plus poliment ?

b. davantage

With age, Barbara appreciates simple things more.Avec l’âge, Barbara apprécie davantage les choses simples.

5. (again or longer)

a. plus

I’d like to think about it a little more before I decide.J'aimerais y réfléchir un peu plus avant de me décider.

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).

pronoun

6. (a larger amount)

a. plus (adverb)

I made some cookies for my family, but I think I'm going to make more.J'ai fait des biscuits pour ma famille, mais je pense que je vais en faire plus.

b. encore (adverb)

I love this tea. - Do you want more?J’adore ce thé. - Tu en veux encore ?

7. (a larger number)

a. plus

I bought three notebooks, but I should have gotten more.J'ai acheté trois cahiers, mais j'aurais dû en prendre plus.

b. davantage

Harlan has millions of dollars, yet he seems to think he needs more.Harlan possède des millions de dollars, mais il semble penser qu'il lui en faut davantage.

8. (used with "than" to make a comparison)

a. plus (used with "que")

You spent more than me at the mall.Tu as dépensé plus que moi au centre commercial.

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