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    Supérieur (en. Superior)

    /sy.pe.ʁjœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is placed higher in rank or hierarchy.
    A manager is often considered a superior in a company.
    Un manager est souvent considéré comme un supérieur dans une entreprise.
    Who exceeds in quality, value, or degree.
    This product is of superior quality compared to others.
    Ce produit est de qualité supérieure par rapport aux autres.
    Refers to a higher level of study or an advanced class.
    He is in a higher class this year.
    Il est en classe supérieure cette année.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'superior', comparative of 'super', meaning above.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    superior to
    Who is better or higher than something else.
    supérieur à
    take the superior
    To have the upper hand over someone or something.
    prendre le supérieur

    Related Words

    superiority
    State or quality of being superior.
    supériorité
    inferior
    Who is below or has less value.
    inférieur

    Slang Meanings

    An informal term to refer to an authority or a person in a high position.
    He thinks he is a superior just because he has a title.
    Il se prend pour un supérieur juste parce qu'il a un titre.
    A connotation of snobbery towards those considered inferior.
    She has a superior attitude when she talks about others.
    Elle a un comportement de supérieure lorsqu'elle parle des autres.