Usage Note
Excessif follows regular -if/-ive agreement: the feminine is excessive. It often carries a negative connotation — something beyond what is reasonable or acceptable. The adverb excessivement can function as an intensifier (excessively hot), but in careful French trop is preferred to avoid ambiguity.
Examples
"Le prix est vraiment excessif pour ce produit."
Natural Translation
The price is really excessive for this product.
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