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overpopulation in French

overpopulation in French is surpopulation, surpeuplement — overpopulation means a situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support.

overpopulation in French

surpopulation
noun
(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.
surpeuplement
noun
(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

What does "overpopulation" mean?

  1. noun A situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support.
    "Overpopulation was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply."
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overpopulation in a sentence

  • Overpopulation was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply.

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What is "overpopulation" in French?

"overpopulation" in French is surpopulation, surpeuplement. overpopulation means: A situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support.

How do you use "overpopulation" in a sentence?

Example: "Overpopulation was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply." In French, "overpopulation" is surpopulation, surpeuplement.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "overpopulation": surpopulation, surpeuplement.

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