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de trop

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\ də-ˈtrō How to pronounce de trop (audio) \

Definition of de trop

: too much or too many : superfluous, excessive

First Known Use of de trop

1752, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for de trop

French

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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de%20trop. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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