encore

/ˈɒŋ.kɔːr/ French Origin Entertainment

Original Word

encore

French

Entered English

18th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "encore"

From French 'encore', literally 'again' or 'still'. In English, used as an audience demand for a performer to return and give more. Interestingly, French audiences use 'encore' less frequently than English-speaking ones, preferring 'bis!' or 'une autre!'

Example Usage

"The audience cheered for an encore after the violinist's stunning performance."

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