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    Surcroît (en. In addition)

    /syʁ.kʁwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An excess or increase in relation to something.
    The increased workload has been difficult to manage.
    Le surcroît de travail a été difficile à gérer.
    A notable increase in a quantity.
    The increase in sales surprised the entire team.
    Le surcroît de ventes a surpris toute l'équipe.
    What is added to something that already exists.
    She requested an increase in information.
    Elle a demandé un surcroît d’informations.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin surcroitum, from the verb surcroître.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    surplus of happiness
    A notable increase in happiness.
    surcroît de bonheur
    to have an increased workload
    To be burdened with additional work.
    avoir un surcroît de travail
    as well as increase
    In the same manner as the increase.
    aussi bien que surcroît

    Related Words

    grow
    To increase in size, number, or importance.
    croître
    excess
    A surplus, a quantity above the norm.
    excès
    surplus
    An amount more than what is necessary.
    surplus

    Slang Meanings

    A boost of energy or efficiency.
    He has an increase in energy today!
    Il a un surcroît d’énergie aujourd'hui!
    A bonus or an unexpected advantage.
    This increase in profits is incredible!
    Ce surcroît de bénéfices est incroyable!