excess in French
excess in French is en excès, en trop, franchise — excess means an amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
excess in French
en excès
More than is normal, necessary or specified.
en trop
More than is normal, necessary or specified.
franchise
excès
excessif
(US, transitive) To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
What does "excess" mean?
-
noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
"Eating chocolate to excess will probably leave you feeling a bit unwell."
-
noun Overindulgence, especially in eating or drinking.
"After years of excess, the doctor told him to eat and drink less."
-
adjective More than what is normal or allowed.
"Please put any excess luggage in the storage room."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
excess in a sentence
- Eating chocolate to excess will probably leave you feeling a bit unwell.
- Luggage in excess of the weight limit will cost you extra.
- After years of excess, the doctor told him to eat and drink less.
- The film shows the excess and waste of a wealthy household.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "excess" in French?
"excess" in French is en excès, en trop, franchise. excess means: An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
How do you use "excess" in a sentence?
Example: "Eating chocolate to excess will probably leave you feeling a bit unwell." In French, "excess" is en excès, en trop, franchise.
Are there other ways to say "excess" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "excess": en excès, en trop, franchise, excès, excessif.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
