English–French

“surplus” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksedɑ̃tɛʁ/

Example

Nos stocks sont excédentaires.

Our stocks are in surplus.

Illustration for excédentaire (surplus)

How to say “surplus” in French

“Surplus” in French is excédentaire.

A pile extends beyond a marked line showing the amount that is needed.

Full entry for excédentaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with excédentaire

Le supermarché donne les produits excédentaires aux associations.

The supermarket gives surplus products to organizations.

Tips for using excédentaire

  • Excédentaire is common in formal contexts such as stock, budgets, and statistics; everyday speech often uses en trop or de trop.

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