dessus

le dessus, dessus
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. top
Tu devrais poncer le dessus de la planche avant de peindre.You should sand the top of the board before painting.
b. back (hand)
J’ai attrapé un coup de soleil sur le dessus des mains.I got a sunburn on the back of my hands.
a. upstairs (adjective)
Les voisins du dessus nous ont invités à dîner.The upstairs neighbors invited us over for dinner.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. on it
La poignée du four est encore chaude. Ne pose pas ta main dessus.The oven handle is still hot. Don't put your hand on it.
b. on top
Le pâtissier a préparé un énorme gâteau de mariage avec des fruits et de la chantilly dessus.The pastry chef prepared a huge wedding cake with fruit and whipped cream on top.
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