My dictionary gave me two choices: de plus and en plus. Qui plus est was not even a choice. I always seem to make the wrong choice. Can someone explain the nuances of the translation of besides?
Translation of besides
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Hi Frank,
When 'besides' means 'in addition to this', it will be translated as 'en outre', 'de plus' and we give you 'qui plus est' (lovely expression).
I would say that 'de plus' is the most common way to translate 'besides' in this instance.
Bonne Continuation !
Chris Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
The translation of "besides" in the sense of "in addition to", could be either "de plus de" as well as "en plus de". As I see it, they are both synonymes.
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Translation of besides
My dictionary gave me two choices: de plus and en plus. Qui plus est was not even a choice. I always seem to make the wrong choice. Can someone explain the nuances of the translation of besides?
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