noun🔗ShareExcédent, surplusThat which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus."After the party, there was a surplus of cake; everyone had eaten their fill. "Après la fête, il restait un surplus de gâteau ; tout le monde s'était servi à satiété.economybusinessfinanceamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcédentSpecifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government."The government had a surplus of funds this year, exceeding the amount needed for regular expenses. "Le gouvernement a enregistré un excédent de fonds cette année, dépassant le montant nécessaire aux dépenses régulières.governmentfinanceeconomystatepoliticsamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcédent, resteThe remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose."The school had a surplus of pencils after the back-to-school sale. "L'école avait un excédent de crayons après la vente de la rentrée scolaire.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcédentAssets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted."After paying all the bills, the family had a surplus of money this month. "Après avoir payé toutes les factures, la famille a eu un excédent d'argent ce mois-ci.assetbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en surplus, braderTo treat as surplus to requirements, to sell off."The company is surplusing some of its outdated computer equipment to make room for new models. "L'entreprise met en surplus une partie de son équipement informatique obsolète pour faire de la place aux nouveaux modèles.businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareExcédentaire, superfluBeing or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient"It is surplus to our needs"C'est superflu pour nos besoins.amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
