Excessif
Example: Son comportement excessif a surpris tous ses collègues au travail.
Definition
"Excessif" describes behavior or actions that go beyond what is necessary, reasonable, or usual, often resulting in an exaggerated or extreme effect. For example, "excessif" behavior might surprise others due to its intensity or lack of moderation.
Etymology
The word "excessif" comes from the Latin word 'excessus,' meaning 'going out' or 'departure.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe something that goes beyond normal limits. Did you know? The root 'ex-' means 'out of,' emphasizing the idea of going beyond boundaries.
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"Excessif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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