Dépassé (en. Exceeds)
/de.pa.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been exceeded or surpassed.
The customer service response time is now surpassed.
Le temps de réponse du service client est désormais dépassé.
Which is obsolete or no longer in vogue.
This device is surpassed compared to the latest technologies.
Cet appareil est dépassé par rapport aux dernières technologies.
Which has been left behind by something more recent.
His way of thinking is outdated in the modern world.
Sa façon de penser est dépassée dans le monde moderne.
Etymology
From Old French 'depasser', from Latin 'depassare', meaning 'to pass beyond'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
overwhelmed by events
To be caught off guard by an unexpected situation.
dépassé par les événements
beyond time
Who is ahead, who anticipates future developments.
au-delà du temps
Related Words
exceed
To cross a limit or go beyond something.
dépasser
pass
To move from one point to another.
passer
updated
Updated or made compliant with current standards.
mis à jour
Slang Meanings
To be out of touch
With all this technology, he is completely out of touch.
Avec toute cette technologie, il est complètement largué.
To be a has-been
He still thinks he's popular, but he's a total has-been.
Il se croit encore populaire, mais c'est un vrai has-been.