le plus
Great question! In French, "le plus" does not mean "además" (which is Spanish for "besides" or "furthermore"), but it can mean "the most", "more", or "additional", depending on the context.
✅ Meanings of "le plus" in French:
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"The most" (superlative form)
- C’est l’homme le plus riche du monde.
→ He is the richest man in the world.
- C’est l’homme le plus riche du monde.
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"More" or "additional" (with a noun or implied context)
- Je veux le plus d’informations possible.
→ I want as much information as possible. - As-tu le plus récent ?
→ Do you have the most recent one?
- Je veux le plus d’informations possible.
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"The most" (used alone or with adjectives)
- Ce que j’aime le plus, c’est voyager.
→ What I like the most is traveling.
- Ce que j’aime le plus, c’est voyager.
❌ What it does not mean:
- "Además" in French = en plus, de plus, or par ailleurs
- En plus, il est gentil. → Besides, he is nice.
Summary:
French | Meaning in English | Spanish Equivalent |
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le plus | the most / more | el más / más |
en plus | besides / in addition | además |
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