overhead in French
overhead in French is frais généraux — overhead means positioned above, especially above one's head.
overhead in French
frais généraux
(uncountable, business, accounting) The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
What does "overhead" mean?
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adj Positioned above, especially above one's head.
"An overhead light flickered in the empty hallway."
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noun The ongoing costs of running a business that aren't tied to a specific product or service.
"Rent and utilities make up most of the shop's overhead."
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adv Above, in the sky or at a higher level.
"A hawk circled overhead."
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overhead in a sentence
- An overhead light flickered in the empty hallway.
- Rent and utilities make up most of the shop's overhead.
- A hawk circled overhead.
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What is "overhead" in French?
"overhead" in French is frais généraux. overhead means: Positioned above, especially above one's head.
How do you use "overhead" in a sentence?
Example: "An overhead light flickered in the empty hallway." In French, "overhead" is frais généraux.
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