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    Dépasse (en. Exceeds)

    /de.pa.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    State of surpassing or crossing a limit.
    You must not exceed the authorized speed.
    Il ne faut pas dépasser la vitesse autorisée.
    To have an advance over someone or something.
    She always excels beyond her classmates in studies.
    Elle dépasse toujours ses camarades dans les études.
    To be more than something; to exceed.
    This dish exceeds all my expectations in terms of taste.
    Ce plat dépasse toutes mes attentes en matière de goût.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'depassare', meaning 'to go beyond'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go beyond the limits
    To act in an unacceptable manner.
    dépasser les bornes
    to exceed the limits
    To cross thresholds, to do more than what is reasonable.
    dépasser les limites
    to overcome an obstacle
    To overcome a difficulty.
    dépasser un obstacle

    Related Words

    surpassing
    Action of exceeding, state of what is exceeded.
    dépassement
    outdated
    Who is outside the limits or no longer in fashion.
    dépassé

    Slang Meanings

    To be ahead of one's time.
    She is so up to date with trends, she exceeds.
    Elle est tellement au courant des tendances, elle dépasse.
    To cross a social or personal limit.
    With that joke, you really went too far.
    Cette blague, là, tu as vraiment dépassé.