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    Démesurée (en. Excessive)

    /demezyʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is out of proportion.
    His excessive behavior surprised everyone.
    Son comportement démesuré a surpris tout le monde.
    Characterizes a high intensity, often in a negative way.
    He has an excessive passion for chocolate.
    Il a une passion démesurée pour le chocolat.
    Indicates a lack of measure or moderation.
    The government's excessive spending worries citizens.
    La démesurée des dépenses du gouvernement inquiète les citoyens.

    Etymology

    Comes from the word 'measure' with the prefix 'de-' indicating excess.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in excess
    To lead a life without any form of moderation.
    vivre dans la démesure
    excessive in gestures
    Who expresses great intensity or exaggeration in their gestures.
    démesurée en gestes

    Related Words

    excess
    Quality of what is out of measure or excessive.
    démesure
    measure
    Quantitative evaluation or judgment of something.
    mésure
    moderation
    Character of what is balanced or measured.
    modération

    Slang Meanings

    Who does things to the extreme, without balance.
    This artist has an excessive style, it’s truly unique.
    Cet artiste a un style démesuré, c'est vraiment unique.
    Passion that becomes obsessive.
    His excess for sports prevents him from resting.
    Sa démesurée pour le sport l'empêche de se reposer.