Supérieures (en. Superior)

/sy.pe.ʁi.eʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Situated at a higher level.
The higher mountains rise above the valleys.
Les montagnes supérieures s'élèvent au-dessus des vallées.
Of superior quality or performance.
This company produces superior materials.
Cette entreprise produit des matériaux supérieurs.
Having a higher position in a hierarchy.
He was promoted to a higher position.
Il a été promu à un poste supérieur.

Etymology

The word 'superior' comes from the Latin 'superior', which means 'above'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

superior ranks
High levels in a hierarchy.
rangs supérieurs
higher education
Studies that lead to an advanced degree.
études supérieures
higher levels
Higher layers or levels.
niveaux supérieurs

Related Words

superiority
The state of what is superior.
supériorité
to overlook
Being above something.
surplomber
preeminence
The condition of being superior or dominant.
prééminence

Slang Meanings

Excellence in a field.
His business is really superior; it always has a step ahead.
Son entreprise est vraiment supérieure, elle a toujours un coup d'avance.
Superior style.
His look today is very superior.
Son look aujourd’hui est très supérieur.