De plus en plus
Example: De plus en plus de gens utilisent les téléphones portables.
Definition
"De plus en plus" is a French expression used to indicate a gradual increase or growing intensity of something over time, often translated as "more and more" in English. It describes a situation where the quantity or degree of something continuously rises, as in "De plus en plus de gens utilisent les téléphones portables."
Etymology
The phrase "De plus en plus" originates from the French language, combining 'de plus' meaning 'more' or 'additional' and repeating it for emphasis to convey an increasing trend. It literally translates to 'of more and more,' illustrating the concept of continual growth or escalation.
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