A1 Expression ニュートラル

Au-dessus

Above

意味

Indicates a position higher than something else.

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文化的背景

Hierarchy is very important in French companies. Being 'au-dessus' of someone implies a clear chain of command that is strictly respected. The phrase 'Au-dessus de la mêlée' became famous due to Romain Rolland's pacifist manifesto during WWI, meaning to stay neutral and above the conflict. In cities like Paris, living 'au-dessus' of a café or bakery is a common lifestyle that defines the urban experience.

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The Gap Rule

If you can fit a hand between the two objects, use 'au-dessus'.

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Pronunciation Danger

If you say 'au-dessous' by mistake, you are saying 'below'. Practice the tight 'u' sound!

意味

Indicates a position higher than something else.

💡

The Gap Rule

If you can fit a hand between the two objects, use 'au-dessus'.

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Pronunciation Danger

If you say 'au-dessous' by mistake, you are saying 'below'. Practice the tight 'u' sound!

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Abstract Mastery

Use 'au-dessus du lot' to describe someone who stands out from the crowd.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct word: The lamp is hanging ___ the table.

La lampe pend ___ de la table.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: au-dessus

A hanging lamp does not touch the table, so 'au-dessus' is correct.

Fill in the blank with the correct contraction (du, de la, des).

L'avion est au-dessus ___ nuages.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: des

'Nuages' is plural, so 'de + les' becomes 'des'.

Match the phrase to the context.

Au-dessus de la moyenne

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student's grade

This is a common figurative use for academic performance.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Où est mon appartement ? B: C'est juste ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: au-dessus

When used alone as an adverb, 'au-dessus' is the correct form.

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Sur vs. Au-dessus

Sur (On)
Le livre est sur la table The book is on the table
Au-dessus (Above)
La lampe est au-dessus de la table The lamp is above the table

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct word: The lamp is hanging ___ the table. Choose A1

La lampe pend ___ de la table.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: au-dessus

A hanging lamp does not touch the table, so 'au-dessus' is correct.

Fill in the blank with the correct contraction (du, de la, des). Fill Blank A2

L'avion est au-dessus ___ nuages.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: des

'Nuages' is plural, so 'de + les' becomes 'des'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Au-dessus de la moyenne

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A student's grade

This is a common figurative use for academic performance.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Où est mon appartement ? B: C'est juste ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: au-dessus

When used alone as an adverb, 'au-dessus' is the correct form.

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よくある質問

6 問

'Au-dessus' is static (above), while 'par-dessus' implies movement (over/across).

Only if you are followed by a noun. If you end the sentence with it, don't use 'de'.

Yes, to describe their rank in a company or their moral standing.

It is neutral and used in all levels of French society.

Think: 'Dessus' has a 'u' which points up in some fonts, 'Dessous' has 'ou' like 'down' (sort of).

It's better to say 'plus de 20 euros', though 'au-dessus de' works for levels like temperature.

関連フレーズ

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Par-dessus

similar

Over / across

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Au-dessous

contrast

Below

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Là-dessus

builds on

On that / regarding that

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