/syʁ.tu/
Translation
above all, especially, most of all
Word origin
A compound of sur ('over', from Latin super) and tout ('all', from Latin totus), literally 'over all', hence 'above all, especially'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- super + totus
- English cognates
- super, total
Examples
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Above all, do not tell him you saw me.
, Europe.
She loves travelling, especially in Europe.
' .
Do not worry and above all stay calm.
' .
Above all, do not forget to lock the door.
J' , .
I like fruit, especially strawberries and apples.
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