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No. 4,293 in French

excessive

Going beyond what is reasonable or necessary; too much.

In a sentence

  • Elle dépense une somme excessive pour des vêtements chaque mois.

    She spends an excessive amount on clothes each month.

    Here, "excessive" describes the quantity of money spent, indicating that it is unreasonably or disproportionately high.

  • La chaleur excessive de cet été a rendu les journées difficiles.

    The excessive heat of this summer made the days challenging.

    In this context, "excessive" characterizes the intensity of heat, meaning it goes beyond the usual or tolerable level.

  • Il montre une confiance excessive dans ses capacités.

    He demonstrates excessive confidence in his abilities.

    For this usage, "excessive" refers to the degree of his confidence, suggesting it surpasses what might be considered appropriate or reasonable.

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