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    Par-dessus (en. Over)

    /paʁ.də.sü/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a movement or position above an object.
    She reached her hand over the fence.
    Elle a passé la main par-dessus la barrière.
    Used to mean that something is layered on top of another.
    He put a tablecloth on top of the table.
    Il a mis une nappe par-dessus la table.
    Can also mean passing over.
    The cat jumped over the garden.
    Le chat a sauté par-dessus le jardin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French words 'par' and 'dessus', forming an expression indicating a superior position.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    over the din
    In the midst of noise or turmoil.
    par-dessus la mêlée
    to place on top
    To place something on another object.
    mettre par-dessus
    to look over
    To look over an obstacle.
    voir par-dessus

    Related Words

    top
    The upper part or surface of an object.
    dessus
    by
    Indicates the manner or means by which something is done.
    par

    Slang Meanings

    To express oneself vaguely, through
    He spoke over the music.
    Il a parlé par-dessus de la musique.
    To act without caring about the consequences
    He did that carelessly.
    Il a fait ça par-dessus la jambe.