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    Dépassa (en. Exceeded)

    /de.pa.sɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move beyond a certain point.
    He crossed the finish line first.
    Il dépassa la ligne d'arrivée en premier.
    To exceed normal expectations or limits.
    She exceeded all my expectations during her presentation.
    Elle a dépassé toutes mes espérances lors de sa présentation.
    To eclipse or significantly surpass something.
    The film surpassed the success of the previous one.
    Le film dépassa le succès du précédent.
    To do more than what is ordinary or required.
    This effort exceeded what we had planned.
    Cet effort a dépassé ce que nous avions prévu.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'dépasser', from the prefix 'dé-' and the verb 'passer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to push beyond one's limits
    To go beyond what one believes to be capable of doing.
    dépasser ses limites
    to exceed the framework
    To step outside established norms or standards.
    dépasser le cadre
    to overcome an obstacle
    To overcome a challenge or difficulty.
    dépasser un obstacle

    Related Words

    surpassed
    Who is lagging behind current progress or standards.
    dépassé
    to pass
    To move from one place to another.
    passer
    limit
    A boundary or point beyond which something cannot go.
    limite

    Slang Meanings

    To go beyond normal in an unexpected way.
    This concert exceeded expectations, it was crazy!
    Ce concert a dépassé les attentes, c'était fou !
    To do something in an extreme or exaggerated manner.
    His lifestyle surpasses anything I've seen before.
    Son style de vie dépasse tout ce que j'ai vu avant.