GENERAL INFO

Trop is an adverb meaning “too” or “too much/many,” used to express an excessive quantity or degree.

In informal French, it can also mean “very,” “really,” or “so” with a positive, emphatic tone.

USAGE

It modifies verbs ("Tu parles trop" - You speak too much), adjectives ("C'est trop grand" - It's too big), or adverbs.

Before a noun, always use "trop de" (e.g., "J'ai trop de sucre" - I have too much sugar).

In casual French, trop can mean “really,” “so,” or “very” ("C’est trop bien !" - That’s so good / That’s awesome!), ("Ce film est trop drôle !" - This movie is really funny).

TRAPS

Don’t confuse trop with très:

Trop = excess (often negative) → trop cher (too expensive)

Très = neutral intensity → très cher (very expensive)

In informal speech, *trop* can lose its idea of excess and simply mean “very”—context and tone are key.

“Trop de” never changes form (no agreement), regardless of gender or number.