French Phrase
Oui, on voit de plus en plus d'inondations et de sécheresses.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that floods and droughts are becoming increasingly frequent. It highlights the dual impact of extreme weather events linked to climate change.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing environmental trends, climate reports, or when reacting to news about natural disasters in French.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouion voitde plus en plusd'inondationsetde sécheresses
Oui
Simple affirmation, equivalent to 'yes' in English.
on + verb
The pronoun 'on' is often used as an impersonal subject meaning 'we' or 'people in general'.
de plus en plus
An idiomatic expression meaning 'more and more' that modifies the following noun phrase.
d' + noun (partitive/plural)
The contraction d' replaces 'de' before a vowel; here it introduces a plural noun without an article, indicating a general phenomenon.
et
Coordinating conjunction linking two nouns of the same grammatical type.
🗨In Conversation
Tu as vu les dernières nouvelles sur le climat?
Did you see the latest news about the climate?
Oui, on voit de plus en plus d'inondations et de sécheresses.
Yes, we are seeing more and more floods and droughts.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, on voit plus de plus d'inondations...
The correct idiom is 'de plus en plus', not 'plus de plus'.
Oui, on voit de plus en plus des inondations...
When using the expression 'de plus en plus', the partitive article is omitted: 'de plus en plus d'inondations'.
Oui, on voir de plus en plus d'inondations...
The verb must agree with the subject: 'on voit', not 'on voir'.
↔Alternatives
Oui, les inondations et les sécheresses se multiplient.
Yes, floods and droughts are multiplying.
Effectivement, on constate une hausse des inondations et des sécheresses.
Indeed, we notice an increase in floods and droughts.
Oui, on observe de plus en plus d'événements extrêmes comme les inondations et les sécheresses.
Yes, we observe more and more extreme events such as floods and droughts.
Cultural Tip
In French media, the phrase 'de plus en plus' is frequently used to describe trends, especially in discussions about climate change. When speaking formally, you might replace 'on voit' with 'nous constatons' for a more academic tone.