de plus en plus /də-plyzɑ̃plˈy/ · adverb · CEFR B2. French translation of "increasingly".

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Source term
increasingly
Translation
de plus en plus
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form de plus en plus
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + de plus en plus
Examples
Nous devons souvent de plus en plus.
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Example Sentences

Les jeunes travailleurs choisissent de plus en plus des emplois à distance plutôt que des postes de bureau traditionnels.

English: Young workers are increasingly choosing remote jobs over traditional office roles.

B2 · describingFrequencyAndConsistency

Il devenait de plus en plus difficile de se concentrer pendant que les travaux continuaient dehors.

English: It became increasingly difficult to focus while the construction continued outside.

B2 · describingFrequencyAndConsistency

Elle est devenue de plus en plus confiante depuis qu'elle a commencé son nouveau poste l'année dernière.

English: She has become increasingly confident since starting her new position last year.

B2 · describingFrequencyAndConsistency

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