Usage Note
Surhumain describes effort, strength, or ability that far exceeds normal human capacity. The feminine form is surhumaine. It often appears in literary or journalistic register to express admiration at extreme endurance or feats.
Examples
"Il a fait un effort surhumain pour finir la course."
Natural Translation
He made a superhuman effort to finish the race.

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