How to Say ‘As simply as possible’ in French
Au plus simple
oh ploo sahm-pl
[oh ploo sahm-pl]
💬 Usage Tip: [Au plus simple] means 'in the simplest way possible' here, not literally 'to the more simple'. French often uses [au plus + adjective] for 'as ... as possible'.
Phrase Breakdown
Au
[oh]
to the / in the most
Au here is part of the expression au plus simple, meaning in the simplest way.
Au plus simple, on prend la route directe.
In the simplest way, we take the direct road.
plus
[ploo]
more / most
In this expression, plus helps form a superlative idea: 'the most'.
Au plus simple, c'est mieux pour tout le monde.
In the simplest way, it is better for everyone.
simple
[sahm-pl]
simple / simplest
Describes something easy or straightforward.
Au plus simple, on évite le centre-ville.
In the simplest way, we avoid downtown.
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