French Phrase
Oui, avec des piles en plus.
Meaning
A short confirmation that something comes with extra batteries. It is often used when a seller or a friend asks whether a device includes additional power sources.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to answer “yes” to a question about whether an item includes extra batteries, such as a flashlight, a toy, or a remote control.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,avecdespilesenplus.
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
avec
Preposition meaning “with”. It introduces the thing that accompanies something else.
des
Indefinite plural article (some). Used before a plural noun when the exact number is not specified.
piles
Noun meaning “batteries”. Plural form of “pile”.
en plus
Fixed expression meaning “extra, in addition”. It follows the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que la lampe vient avec des piles supplémentaires ?
Does the lamp come with extra batteries?
Oui, avec des piles en plus.
Yes, with extra batteries.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, avec des piles plus.
“plus” must be preceded by “en” when meaning “extra”.
Oui, avec des pile en plus.
The noun must agree in number with the article “des”.
Oui, avec des piles en plus.
In very formal writing you would use “batteries supplémentaires” instead of the colloquial “piles en plus”.
↔Alternatives
Oui, avec des batteries supplémentaires.
Yes, with additional batteries.
Oui, il y a des piles en plus.
Yes, there are extra batteries.
Oui, il comprend des piles additionnelles.
Yes, it includes additional batteries.
Cultural Tip
In French, the expression “en plus” is placed after the noun it qualifies (piles en plus). In more formal contexts you might hear “batteries supplémentaires”. Also, avoid using “plus” alone after a noun, as it sounds incomplete.