trop

[ troh ]

/ troʊ /

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adverb French.

too; too much or too many.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Other definitions for trop (2 of 3)

trop-

variant of tropo- before a vowel: tropism.

Other definitions for trop (3 of 3)

trop.

abbreviation

tropic.

tropical.

How to use trop in a sentence

Neantmoins (par trop de bont) tant de fautes leur furent pardonnes apres visitation faite.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
In solitude it is the pleasantest companion possible, and in company never de trop.
Little Travels and Roadside Sketches|William Makepeace Thackeray
He says: "Trop de recherche fine et minutieuse n'est pas quelquefois sans pretention et san froideur."
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
I was to live at the Legation, there being no Ambassadorial women folks to make the staff de trop.
The Colonel of the Red Huzzars|John Reed Scott

Le peuple l'aymeroit trop mieulx pour roy que nul aultre de Bourbon.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird