surplus in French
surplus in French is excédentaire, surplus — surplus means an amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
surplus in French
excédentaire
surplus
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
excédentaire
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
What does "surplus" mean?
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noun An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
"The farm had a grain surplus after the harvest."
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adj More than what is needed.
"They sold off surplus equipment at auction."
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surplus in a sentence
- The farm had a grain surplus after the harvest.
- The government reported a budget surplus this year.
- They sold off surplus equipment at auction.
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What is "surplus" in French?
"surplus" in French is excédentaire, surplus. surplus means: An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
How do you use "surplus" in a sentence?
Example: "The farm had a grain surplus after the harvest." In French, "surplus" is excédentaire, surplus.
Are there other ways to say "surplus" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "surplus": excédentaire, surplus.
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