au-dessus
/o.də.sy/
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Translation
above, on top
Word origin
A compound of au (a contraction of à le) and dessus ('on top'), itself from Latin de plus sursum ('upwards'). The whole means 'above'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- au + dessus
Examples
L' - .
The plane is flying above the clouds.
l'étagère, -.
The cat is sleeping on the shelf, right on top.
- .
His bedroom is above the kitchen.
tableau - .
There is a painting above the bed.
température - degrés.
The temperature rose above thirty degrees.
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