What does complémentaire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word complémentaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use complémentaire in French.

The word complémentaire in French means further, compatible, complementary, placed on the reserve list, additional health insurance, additional insurance, additional healthcare cover, complementary color, further information, private pension scheme. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word complémentaire

further

adjectif (supplémentaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il nous faut des informations complémentaires.
We need further information.

compatible

adjectif (qui se complètent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il faut que le mari et la femme soient complémentaires.
A husband and wife need to complement one another.

complementary

adjectif (couleur : qui s'associe)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le bleu et le jaune sont des couleurs complémentaires.
Blue and yellow are complementary colours.

placed on the reserve list

locution adjectivale (sur liste d'attente)

additional health insurance

nom féminin (mutuelle santé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

additional insurance

nom féminin (contrat annexe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

additional healthcare cover

nom féminin (mutuelle de santé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

complementary color

nom féminin (couleur s'annulant avec une autre) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

further information

nom masculin (information supplémentaire) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je me tiens à votre disposition pour tout renseignement complémentaire.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.

private pension scheme

nom féminin (France (retraite en sus de celle de base)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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