Encore
Example: Je veux encore un peu de gâteau, s'il te plaît.
Definition
"Encore" is an adverb used to express the idea of 'again,' 'still,' or 'more,' often indicating a continuation or repetition of an action or state, as in the phrase 'Je veux encore un peu de gâteau,' meaning 'I want a little more cake, please.'
Etymology
The word "encore" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin phrase 'in curso,' meaning 'in the course' or 'still in progress.' Did you know? Its use in English as a request for an additional performance comes from the French theatrical tradition where audiences called for more after the show.
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"Encore" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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