au-dessus de

au-dessus de
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
prepositional phrase
a. above
Les nuages sont au-dessus de la montagne enneigée.The clouds are above the snowy mountain.
b. over
Il y avait une moustiquaire au-dessus du lit.There was a mosquito net over the bed.
a. above
Tu dois obéir aux ordres de Philippe parce qu’il est au-dessus de toi dans l'équipe.You must obey Philippe's orders because he's above you in the team.
b. over
J’en ai eu assez d’avoir un patron au-dessus de moi, alors j’ai créé ma propre entreprise.I got tired of having a boss over me, so I started my own company.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(morally superior to)
a. above
Claire se croit au-dessus de tout le monde.Claire thinks she's above everyone else.
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