Dessus (en. Above)

/də.syl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates a higher position in relation to something.

The book is placed on the table.

Le livre est posé dessus la table.

Used to express a position or movement upwards.

She put the hat on her head.

Elle a mis le chapeau dessus sa tête.

Refers to an outer space or surface.

There is dust on the furniture.

Il y a de la poussière dessus le meuble.

Derived from the Latin 'de super', meaning 'above'.

top of the basket

At a higher level, outside.

dessus du panier

put something on top

To place an object on a surface.

mettre quelque chose dessus

to be on top

To be in a dominant or victorious position.

être dessus

below

Indicates a lower position.

dessous

surface

The outer layer of an object.

surface

high

A high position.

haut

To be in first place.

He is always on top in this competition.

Il est toujours dessus dans cette compétition.

To be aware of something.

I am above the latest gossip.

Je suis au-dessus des derniers potins.