When you're driving in France and you need to get past a slower car, the verb you're looking for is dépasser. It means 'to overtake' or 'to pass' another vehicle. You'll often hear it in phrases like « Je vais le dépasser » (I'm going to overtake him) or « Il est interdit de dépasser ici » (It's forbidden to overtake here).
Beyond just driving, dépasser can also mean to exceed a limit or to go beyond something. For instance, « Il a dépassé la date limite » means 'He missed the deadline' or 'He went past the deadline.' So, while its primary driving meaning is important, understanding its broader sense of 'exceeding' or 'going beyond' will be helpful as you advance in French.
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The driver had to slow down before he could overtake the truck.
Careful, there's a dangerous curve to overtake here.
I hope we can overtake this traffic soon.
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Il est interdit de dépasser sur une ligne continue.
Focus: interdit, dépasser, continue
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Le cycliste a été dépassé par la voiture de sport.
Focus: cycliste, dépassé, voiture
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Pouvons-nous dépasser ce tracteur en toute sécurité ?
Focus: Pouvons-nous, dépasser, sécurité
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مزيد من كلمات transport
illégal
A1Illegal; not permitted by law.
contrôleur
A1A ticket inspector on public transport.
pompe
A2A pump, often referring to a gas pump at a station.
scooter
A1A scooter; a light two-wheeled motor vehicle.
freiner
A1To brake; to slow down or stop a vehicle.
s'approcher
A1To approach, to come closer.
transporter
A1To transport; to carry something or someone from one place to another.
périphérique
A1Peripheral; referring to a ring road or outer area.
roue
A1A wheel; a circular component that rotates on an axle.
avance
A2Advance, being ahead of schedule (e.g., en avance).
