overworked in French
overworked in French is surmené, débordé — overworked means made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
overworked in French
surmené
Subjected to too much work.
débordé
Subjected to too much work.
What does "overworked" mean?
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adj Made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
"The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived."
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adj Used so often that it has become stale or lost its impact.
"The phrase "at the end of the day" has become an overworked cliché."
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overworked in a sentence
- The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived.
- The phrase "at the end of the day" has become an overworked cliché.
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What is "overworked" in French?
"overworked" in French is surmené, débordé. overworked means: Made to work too hard, often to the point of exhaustion.
How do you use "overworked" in a sentence?
Example: "The overworked nurses were relieved when extra staff arrived." In French, "overworked" is surmené, débordé.
Are there other ways to say "overworked" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "overworked": surmené, débordé.
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