above
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
a. au-dessus de
The cups are on the shelf above the plates.Les tasses se trouvent sur l'étagère au-dessus des assiettes.
a. au-dessus de
Waller is one rank above me in the army.Waller est un rang au-dessus de moi dans l'armée.
3. (figurative) (too honorable for)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. au-dessus de (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
You're above that kind of sneaky behavior, Aubrey.Tu es au-dessus de ce comportement sournois, Aubrey.
4. (figurative) (out of reach of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. au-dessus de (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Rhett's teaching methods have always been above reproach.Les méthodes pédagogiques de Rhett ont toujours été au-dessus de tout reproche.
a. au-dessus de
The price for that house is above what I can afford.Le prix de cette maison est au-dessus de mes moyens.
b. plus de
This movie is intended for people above the age of 17.Ce film est destiné aux personnes âgées de plus de 17 ans.
a. par-dessus
Theo turned up the volume on the baby monitor so he could hear her above the noise.Theo a augmenté le volume du babyphone pour pouvoir l'entendre par-dessus le bruit.
a. no direct translation
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Elisa rates chocolate ice cream above vanilla ice cream.Elisa préfère la glace au chocolat à la glace à la vanille.
Olivia values vacation time above salary when it comes to a job.Olivia attache plus d'importance aux congés qu'au salaire lorsqu'il s'agit de choisir un emploi.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
12. (figurative) (higher authority)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. en haut (figurative) (adverb phrase)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
This memo seems to have come from above, but it isn't signed.Il semblerait que cette circulaire vienne d’en haut, mais elle n’est pas signée.
b. la hiérarchie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Wait for orders from above before making any decisions.Attendez les instructions de la hiérarchie avant de prendre une quelconque décision.
a. ce qui précède
Read the above carefully before asking any questions.Lisez attentivement ce qui précède avant de poser des questions.
b. no direct translation
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If you need help, refer back to the above.Si vous avez besoin d'aide, consultez les informations ci-dessus.
In case of an emergency, contact any of the above.En cas d'urgence, contactez l’une des personnes susmentionnées.
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