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en trop — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • excess noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
  • supernumerary noun A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).

Senses

en trop is used for these senses in English:

  • excess More than is normal, necessary or specified.
  • supernumerary Beyond what is necessary; redundant.

excess — full definition

  1. noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
  2. noun Overindulgence, especially in eating or drinking.
  3. adjective More than what is normal or allowed.

supernumerary — full definition

  1. noun A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
  2. noun An extra or walk-on, often non-speaking, in a film or play; a spear carrier.
  3. noun Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
  4. noun An animal which has not formed a pair bond and is therefore single.

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