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    Au-delà (en. Beyond)

    [o de.la]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a place or state that is farther away than what is immediately accessible.
    There is a life beyond borders.
    Il y a une vie au-delà des frontières.
    Expresses a notion of transcendence, often used in a spiritual context.
    Believers hope for a better world beyond.
    Les croyants espèrent un monde meilleur au-delà.
    Used to talk about concepts or realities that exceed human understanding.
    Scientists study phenomena beyond our current understanding.
    Les scientifiques étudient des phénomènes au-delà de notre compréhension actuelle.

    Etymology

    The term comes from Old French, with 'au' meaning 'to' and 'delà' coming from Latin 'de latus' meaning 'from the other side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beyond words
    More than what is expressed verbally.
    au-delà des mots
    see beyond
    To perceive or understand more deeply.
    voir au-delà
    beyond limits
    To surpass imposed boundaries.
    au-delà des limites

    Related Words

    beyond
    Indicates an idea of existence or experience beyond something.
    au-delà de
    beyond
    A variant of the word that also means beyond.
    delà

    Slang Meanings

    On a higher level
    This project is beyond what I had imagined.
    Ce projet est au-delà de ce que j'avais imaginé.
    Beyond expectations
    His success is beyond anything we had hoped for.
    Son succès est au-delà de tout ce que l'on espérait.