supernumerary in French
supernumerary in French is en surnombre, surnuméraire, en trop — supernumerary means someone who works alongside a group or office but is not one of its regular members.
supernumerary in French
en surnombre
Beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number; excess, extra.
surnuméraire
Beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number; excess, extra.
en surnombre
Beyond what is necessary; redundant.
en trop
Beyond what is necessary; redundant.
suppléant
A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary). [from early 17th c.]
surnuméraire
A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary). [from early 17th c.]
What does "supernumerary" mean?
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noun Someone who works alongside a group or office but is not one of its regular members.
"The judge was a supernumerary, helping the regular judges whenever there was a surplus amount of work."
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noun An extra performer in a film or play, usually without any lines.
"Though little is known about Noble Luke Usher before his first recorded performance in Washington, D.C., in 1800, it is certain that he made the rounds of the eastern theatres as a supernumerary before as well as after that year."
- noun Something present in addition to the normal or expected amount.
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noun An animal that has not paired up with a mate and so remains alone.
"The best evidence so far that social supernumeraries are physically capable of bettering their lot concerns not rodents but birds."
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supernumerary in a sentence
- The judge was a supernumerary, helping the regular judges whenever there was a surplus amount of work.
- Though little is known about Noble Luke Usher before his first recorded performance in Washington, D.C., in 1800, it is certain that he made the rounds of the eastern theatres as a supernumerary before as well as after that year.
- The best evidence so far that social supernumeraries are physically capable of bettering their lot concerns not rodents but birds.
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What is "supernumerary" in French?
"supernumerary" in French is en surnombre, surnuméraire, en trop. supernumerary means: Someone who works alongside a group or office but is not one of its regular members.
Are there other ways to say "supernumerary" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "supernumerary": en surnombre, surnuméraire, en trop, suppléant.
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