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    Dépasser (en. Exceed)

    /de.pa.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cross a limit or a determined point.
    One must push their limits to succeed.
    Il faut dépasser ses limites pour réussir.
    To be greater or more important than something.
    This painting surpasses in value all the others.
    Ce tableau dépasse en valeur tous les autres.
    To ignore rules or constraints.
    He has disregarded the rules of the competition.
    Il a dépassé les règles de la compétition.

    Etymology

    From the verb dé- (indicating a separation) and passer (to go from one point to another).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push one's limits
    Going beyond what was thought possible.
    dépasser ses limites
    go beyond the framework
    Straying from defined constraints.
    dépasser le cadre

    Related Words

    to go
    To go from one place to another.
    passer
    to exceed
    To be beyond a certain point.
    excéder

    Slang Meanings

    To exceed expectations.
    He really exceeded expectations with his presentation.
    Il a vraiment dépassé les attentes avec sa présentation.
    To overtake someone in a race.
    I managed to overtake them at the last minute of the race.
    J'ai réussi à les dépasser à la dernière minute de la course.