overdrive in French
overdrive in French
surmultipliée
(dated, automotive) A gear, on an automobile, higher than the traditional top gear, mainly to allow better fuel economy at highway speeds. In the 21st century, such gears are no longer viewed as "extra" and thus rarely called by this name.
surmenage
(uncountable, figurative) A state of heightened activity.
surrégime
(uncountable, figurative) A state of heightened activity.