trop/tʁo/
adverb · A1 · Frequency 180
adverb
Meanings
too; too much
Used to modify adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to indicate an excessive degree beyond what is appropriate or expected.
very, really, so
Used in informal speech to intensify the tone, expressing strong affirmation or emphasis.
Examples
Cette valise est trop lourde pour être portée par une seule personne.
This suitcase is too heavy to be carried by one person.
Tu as trop parlé pendant la réunion et tu n'as pas laissé les autres répondre.
You talked too much during the meeting and did not let the others respond.
C'est trop bien de pouvoir travailler dehors aujourd'hui.
It is really great to be able to work outside today.
Collocations
- trop chertoo expensive
- trop bienreally good
Common mistakes
Il y a trop les devoirs à faire.
Il y a trop de devoirs à faire.
When trop indicates an excessive quantity, trop must be followed by de before a noun, not directly by a definite article.