supernumerary in French
supernumerary in French is en surnombre, surnuméraire, en trop — supernumerary means a person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
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?
- noun A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
- noun An extra or walk-on, often non-speaking, in a film or play; a spear carrier.
- noun Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
- noun An animal which has not formed a pair bond and is therefore single.
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What is "supernumerary" in French?
"supernumerary" in French is en surnombre, surnuméraire, en trop. supernumerary means: A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
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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