extra

• Décrit quelque chose qui est en plus, au-delà de ce qui est normal ou nécessaire ; aussi utilisé familièrement pour une personne qui en fait trop ou se comporte de manière excessive ou dramatique.

Describes something that is more than what is usual or necessary; also used informally to describe someone who is over-the-top or dramatic.

1. More than necessaryA2formal

   Being more than what is usual, expected, or required; surplus to the normal amount.

   en plus, supplémentaire

   • We have extra time before the meeting starts.
   • The hotel charges an extra fee for late check-out.
   • She brought an extra set of keys just in case.
   • I don't need any extra help, thank you.

   Synonymesadditionalexcessexcessiveredundantsparesuperfluoussurplussurplusageunnecessaryunneeded

   Antonymesessentialindispensablenecessaryneededrequired

2. Added to a regular scheduleB1formal

   Additional or supplementary, such as an item or service added to what is standard.

   supplémentaire, en sus

   • The flight offered an extra legroom seat for a higher price.
   • He works an extra shift every Saturday.
   • The movie includes extra scenes not shown in theatres.
   • Please add an extra layer of security to the system.

   Synonymesadditionalfurthersupplementalsupplementary

   Antonymesessentialregularrequiredstandardusual

3. Further or addedB1formal

   In addition to what already exists; beyond the present number or amount.

   supplémentaire, additionnel

   • There is an extra condition in the contract that we must review.
   • She gave an extra effort to finish the project early.
   • They requested an extra copy of the report.
   • He bought an extra ticket for a friend.

   Synonymesadditionalfurthermoresparesupplementalsupplementarysurplus

   Antonymesbasicessentialintrinsicnecessaryrequisite

• Adverbe signifiant « en plus » ou « plus que d'habitude ». Il sert à modifier des adjectifs ou des verbes pour indiquer un degré accru ou quelque chose au-delà de la quantité standard.

An adverb meaning "in addition" or "more than usual." It is used to modify adjectives or verbs to indicate an increased degree or something beyond the standard amount.

1. Unusually or exceptionallyB1informal

   To a greater degree than usual or expected; extremely or exceptionally.

   extra (sens exceptionnel)

   • This coffee is extra hot today.
   • He worked extra hard to meet the deadline.
   • She was extra careful with the fragile package.
   • The movie was extra long but very entertaining.

   Synonymesespeciallyexceptionallyextraordinarilyextremelyparticularlyremarkablyunusually

   Antonymesnormallyusually

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose supplémentaire, par exemple un figurant dans un film, un numéro spécial d'un journal, ou tout élément additionnel du même genre.

A noun referring to an additional item or person, such as a minor actor in crowd scenes, an extra edition of a newspaper, or something supplementary of the same kind.

1. Minor actor in crowd scenesB1formal

   A performer hired to appear in a non-speaking role, typically as part of a crowd or background.

   Figurant

   • The director hired dozens of extras for the battle scene.
   • She worked as an extra in several Hollywood films.
   • The extras were told to walk casually in the background.

   Synonymesatmospherespear carriersupernumerary

2. Special edition of a newspaperB2formal

   An additional edition of a newspaper, often published to report a major event or crisis.

   Édition spéciale d'un journal

   • The newspaper printed an extra to announce the election results.
   • An extra was released covering the earthquake's aftermath.
   • The editor ordered an extra for the breaking news story.

   Synonymesspecialsupplement

3. Something additional of the same kindB1formal

   An item or feature that is added to something else, often as an optional supplement.

   élément supplémentaire

   • The car comes with several extras, including a sunroof.
   • You can purchase extras like extended warranty.
   • The hotel charges for extras such as room service.

   Synonymesaccessoryadd-onadditionbonusfrilloptionperkplussupplement

   Antonymescoreessentialnecessityrequirementstandard