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    Superflu (en. Superfluous)

    /sy.pɛʁ.fly/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which exceeds what is necessary.
    This addition is superfluous in light of the project's needs.
    Cet ajout est superflu au regard des besoins du projet.
    That which is not essential.
    He made superfluous comments during the meeting.
    Il a fait des commentaires superflus lors de la réunion.
    Excessive, unnecessary.
    The superfluous details weigh down the text.
    Les détails superflus alourdissent le texte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'superfluus', derived from 'superfluere' meaning 'to overflow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    superfluous details
    Excessive in details, often of no interest.
    superflu de détails
    to have superfluous needs
    To have desires that are not essential.
    avoir des besoins superflus
    a superfluous luxury
    A pleasure or an object that is not necessary.
    un luxe superflu

    Related Words

    excessive
    That which exceeds the measure, which is too large.
    excessif
    unnecessary
    That which is not necessary or serves no purpose.
    inutile
    accessory
    Something that is not essential.
    accessoire

    Slang Meanings

    Gadget
    This gadget is superfluous and adds nothing new.
    Ce gadget est superflu et n'apporte rien de nouveau.
    Ornamentation
    The ornamentation in his speech was superfluous.
    Les fioritures dans son discours étaient superflues.