non plus

\nɔ̃ ply\

/\nɔ̃ ply\/ adv

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The verdict

“non plus” is outside the top-ranked French vocabulary, used as an adverb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Également négatif.

Key facts for non plus
PropertyValue
Headwordnon plus
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdverb
IPA\nɔ̃ ply\
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “non plus” sits in French frequency

non plus falls outside the top-100,000 ranked French words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for non plus is 8 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \nɔ̃ ply\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for non plus, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct French form is non plus, spelled N-O-N- -P-L-U-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Également négatif.
  2. 2
    Également négatif.
  3. 3
    Qui était mais qui n’est plus.
  4. 4
    Pas plus.

This word in other languages

either(English)tampoco(Español)tampouco(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "non plus"?
"non plus" is spelled N-O-N- -P-L-U-S. The IPA pronunciation is \nɔ̃ ply\.
What does "non plus" mean?
As an adverb, "non plus" means: Également négatif.
How do you pronounce "non plus"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "non plus" is \nɔ̃ ply\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "non plus" come from?
"non plus" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “non plus”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is N-O-N- -P-L-U-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \nɔ̃ ply\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list