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    Excessif (en. Excessive)

    [ɛk.sɛs.if]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is too much, which cannot be considered normal.
    His expenses are excessive.
    Ses dépenses sont excessives.
    That which surpasses what is appropriate.
    He has an excessive attitude during celebrations.
    Il a une attitude excessive lors des célébrations.
    That which is at too high a level.
    The heat was excessive that day.
    La chaleur était excessive ce jour-là.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excessivus', derived from 'excedere' meaning 'to exceed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in excess
    to a degree that is too great or excessive.
    dans l'excès
    excessive zeal
    excessive enthusiasm, often inappropriate.
    excès de zèle
    excessive in everything
    who exhibits exaggerated behavior or attitudes in all areas.
    excessif en tout

    Related Words

    excess
    A quantity that exceeds the normal measure.
    excès
    surplus
    An additional or surplus quantity.
    surplus

    Slang Meanings

    Too strong
    His behavior that night was really too strong.
    Son comportement ce soir-là était vraiment trop fort.
    That's outrageous
    What he said was outrageous!
    Ce qu'il a dit, c'est abusé!