overall

UK
/ˈəʊ.və.rɔːl/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.ɔl/

Translations

overallnoun
overalls
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvərɔːl/
US
/ˈoʊvərɔl/
salopetteVêtement avec bavette et bretelles; emploi courant au pluriel pour overalls.
She wore denim overalls for the gardening project.
Elle portait une salopette en denim pour le projet de jardinage.
combinaison de travailVêtement de protection porté par-dessus les vêtements.
The mechanic wore an overall to keep his clothes clean while working on the car.
Le mécanicien portait une combinaison de travail pour garder ses vêtements propres pendant qu’il travaillait sur la voiture.
overalladjective
more overall
Comp.
most overall
Super.
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.rɔːl/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.ɔl/
The overall performance of the team was impressive despite the loss.
La performance globale de l’équipe a été impressionnante malgré la défaite.
Additional translations
généralS’emploie surtout dans le sens de « pris dans son ensemble ».
overalladverb
UK
/ˈəʊvərɔːl/
US
/ˈoʊvərɔl/
Overall, the project was a success despite some initial setbacks.
Globalement, le projet a été un succès malgré quelques difficultés initiales.
Additional translations
en généralEmployé pour exprimer une appréciation d’ensemble.
Synonyms
for the most part
in general
on the whole
all in all
in the main

Definitions

overallnoun
A loose-fitting protective outer garment worn over regular clothes, typically used in work environments to protect clothing.
The mechanic wore an overall to keep his clothes clean while working on the car.
A garment consisting of trousers with a bib held up by shoulder straps, often worn as casual wear or workwear.
She wore denim overalls for the gardening project.
overalladjective
Taking everything into account; general or total.
The overall performance of the team was impressive despite the loss.
overalladverb
In general; when everything is considered.
Overall, the project was a success despite some initial setbacks.