noun🔗ShareExcès, surplusThe state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper"The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country."L'excès d'eau lourde a été cédé au pays voisin.amountconditionbusinesseconomyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcédent, surplusThe degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder."The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other."La différence entre deux nombres est l'excédent de l'un sur l'autre.amountnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcès, abus, débaucheAn undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation."His excess of sweets led to a stomach ache. "Son excès de sucreries lui a causé un mal de ventre.bodymindcharacterfooddrinkmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcès sphériqueSpherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle."The spherical excess in the math problem was 15 degrees, meaning the sum of the angles exceeded two right angles by that amount. "L'excès sphérique dans le problème de mathématiques était de 15 degrés, ce qui signifie que la somme des angles dépassait de ce montant deux angles droits.mathareanumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa franchiseA condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim."The insurance policy has an excess of $500; if my car is damaged, I'll pay the first $500 of the repair costs. "La police d'assurance prévoit une franchise de 500 $ ; si ma voiture est endommagée, je paierai les premiers 500 $ de frais de réparation.insuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéclarer en surnombreTo declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work."The company exceesed several employees due to a decrease in sales. "L'entreprise a déclaré plusieurs employés en surnombre en raison d'une baisse des ventes.jobbusinessorganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareExcessif, surplusMore than is normal, necessary or specified."The student's allowance was an excess of what was needed for their weekly expenses. "L'allocation de l'étudiant était un surplus de ce qui était nécessaire pour ses dépenses hebdomadaires.amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
