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above in French

above in French is ci-dessus, en haut, au-dessus — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.

above in French

ci-dessus
adj
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
en haut
adv
Directly overhead; vertically on top of. [first attested before 1150.]
ci-dessus
adv
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
au-dessus
adv
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
au-dessus
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
sur
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
au-dessus
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
[[au-dessus]] de
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
au-dessus
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
plus de
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
par-dessus
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

What does "above" mean?

  1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
    "A single bulb hung above the table."
  2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
    "Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
  3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
    "See the table above for full results."
  4. noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.
    "All of the above applies equally to part-time staff."

above in a sentence

  • A single bulb hung above the table.
  • Storm clouds gathered above the valley.
  • Temperatures rose above thirty degrees.
  • She was quickly promoted above her former manager.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "above" in French?

"above" in French is ci-dessus, en haut, au-dessus. above means: In a position higher than something else; overhead of.

How do you use "above" in a sentence?

Example: "A single bulb hung above the table." In French, "above" is ci-dessus, en haut, au-dessus.

Are there other ways to say "above" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "above": ci-dessus, en haut, au-dessus, sur, [[au-dessus]] de, plus de.

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