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overhead in French

overhead in French is frais généraux — overhead means positioned above, especially above one's head.

overhead in French

frais généraux
noun
(uncountable, business, accounting) The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

What does "overhead" mean?

  1. adj Positioned above, especially above one's head.
    "An overhead light flickered in the empty hallway."
  2. 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."
  3. 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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