Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
overcome
surmonter
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
B2 noun
overcrowding
surpeuplement excessif
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
B2 verb
overdo
exagérer
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
B2 noun/verb
overdose
overdose
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
B2 verb
overeat
bonheur
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
C1 noun
overexploitation
surexploitation
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
C1 noun
overgrazing
surpâturage
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
C1 noun/verb
overhang
saillie
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
C1 verb
overhaul
révision complète
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
B2 noun
overhead
frais généraux
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
B2 noun/verb
overlap
chevauchement
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
C2 verb
overleap
sauter par-dessus
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
C2 noun
Overlet
surmatelas
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
B2 verb
overload
surcharger
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
B2 verb
overlook
ignorer
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
C2 noun
overlord
seigneur
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
B2 adverb
overly
excessivement
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
B2 adverb
Overnight
du jour au lendemain; soudainement; très rapidement
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
B2 noun
overpass
passerelle
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
B2 verb
overpay
payer en trop
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
C1 verb
overpower
dominer
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
C1 noun
overproduction
surproduction
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
C1 verb
overreach
dépassement de soi
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
C1 verb
overrule
rejeter
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.