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en outre
/ɑ̃ uːtʁ/
in addition
En outre, il a mentionné les avantages fiscaux.
In addition, he mentioned the tax benefits.
formal
Used to add another point or piece of information to what has already been said; in addition
Ce projet est innovant, et en outre, il est rentable.
This project is innovative, and in addition, it is profitable.
Elle est compétente, en outre, elle est très organisée.
She is competent, and in addition, she is very organized.
Often used in formal writing or speech to introduce supplementary information.
Collocations
en outrein addition
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'en outre' in formal writing or professional settings to add supplementary information elegantly.
Gold Rule
Avoid in Casual Speech
'En outre' is too formal for everyday conversations. Use 'en plus' or 'de plus' instead.
Word Origin
From Old French 'en outre', meaning 'outside' or 'further out', later used to mean 'in addition'
Usage Notes
Common in formal contexts, such as business, academic writing, and legal documents. Avoid in very casual speech.
Word Breakdown
en
in
prepositionoutre
further out
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