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overload in French

overload in French is surcharge, surcharger — overload means to load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.

overload in French

surcharge
noun
An excessive load.
surcharger
verb

What does "overload" mean?

  1. verb To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.
    "Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances."
  2. noun An amount that exceeds what a system, person, or circuit can cope with.
    "The blackout was caused by a power overload."
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overload in a sentence

  • Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances.
  • She felt like her schedule had been overloaded with meetings.
  • The blackout was caused by a power overload.

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What is "overload" in French?

"overload" in French is surcharge, surcharger. overload means: To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.

How do you use "overload" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances." In French, "overload" is surcharge, surcharger.

Are there other ways to say "overload" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "overload": surcharge, surcharger.

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