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    Excessive (en. Excessive)

    /ɛk.sɛ.siv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Of a quantity or intensity that is too great.
    The heat was excessive during last summer.
    Le chaleur était excessive durant l'été dernier.
    Which exceeds measure, moderation.
    His expenses have become excessive.
    Ses dépenses sont devenues excessives.
    Referring to something unacceptable due to its magnitude.
    That reaction was excessive for the situation.
    Cette réaction était excessive par rapport à la situation.
    Characterized by a surplus or unnecessary surplus.
    He expressed excessive joy at the announcement.
    Il a exprimé une joie excessive lors de l'annonce.
    Which indicates exaggeration.
    The noise from the party was excessive all night.
    Le bruit de la fête était excessif toute la nuit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excessivus', derived from 'excedere' which means 'to exceed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excess is harmful
    A bad thing that is done in too great a quantity can have negative consequences.
    l'excès nuit
    to be excessive
    To behave in an unmeasured or exaggerated manner.
    être excessif
    speeding
    To exceed the authorized speed limit.
    l'excès de vitesses
    to abuse something
    To use or do something in excessive quantity.
    abuser de quelque chose
    excessive problem
    A problem that has reached disproportionate proportions.
    problème excessif

    Related Words

    excess
    A portion or quantity that exceeds the norm.
    excès
    limit
    The point beyond which something cannot go.
    limite
    measure
    The measurable quantity of something.
    mesure
    intensity
    The degree of strength or power of something.
    intensité
    rational
    What is in accordance with reason or logic.
    rationnel

    Slang Meanings

    Too much to handle.
    This project is too excessive to handle for one person.
    Ce projet est trop excessif à gérer pour une seule personne.
    Doing too much.
    He is really excessive with his criticisms; he needs to calm down.
    Il est vraiment excessif avec ses critiques, il faut qu'il se calme.
    Abused.
    This price is really abused; it's excessive.
    Ce prix est vraiment abusé, c'est excessif.
    Which borders on the absurd.
    His enthusiasm was excessive; it borders on the absurd.
    Son enthousiasme était excessif, il frôle l'absurde.
    Too heavy.
    The movie was excessive, with too many twists.
    Le film était excessif, avec trop de rebondissements.