Example: Il est venu ni plus ni moins que prévu aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Ni plus ni moins" is a French expression used to indicate that something is exactly as stated, neither more nor less. It emphasizes precision or exactness in quantity, quality, or degree without exaggeration or understatement.
The expression "ni plus ni moins" literally translates to "neither more nor less" in English. It combines the negative conjunction 'ni' (neither/nor) with the comparative words 'plus' (more) and 'moins' (less), forming a phrase that highlights exactness. This phrase has been used in French since at least the 17th century to stress accuracy.
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Neither more nor less