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Indicates a position higher than something else.
문화적 배경
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.
The Gap Rule
If you can fit a hand between the two objects, use 'au-dessus'.
Pronunciation Danger
If you say 'au-dessous' by mistake, you are saying 'below'. Practice the tight 'u' sound!
뜻
Indicates a position higher than something else.
The Gap Rule
If you can fit a hand between the two objects, use 'au-dessus'.
Pronunciation Danger
If you say 'au-dessous' by mistake, you are saying 'below'. Practice the tight 'u' sound!
Abstract Mastery
Use 'au-dessus du lot' to describe someone who stands out from the crowd.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word: The lamp is hanging ___ the table.
La lampe pend ___ de la table.
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.
'Nuages' is plural, so 'de + les' becomes 'des'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Au-dessus de la moyenne
This is a common figurative use for academic performance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Où est mon appartement ? B: C'est juste ___.
When used alone as an adverb, 'au-dessus' is the correct form.
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시각 학습 자료
Sur vs. Au-dessus
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제La lampe pend ___ de la table.
A hanging lamp does not touch the table, so 'au-dessus' is correct.
L'avion est au-dessus ___ nuages.
'Nuages' is plural, so 'de + les' becomes 'des'.
Au-dessus de la moyenne
This is a common figurative use for academic performance.
A: Où est mon appartement ? B: C'est juste ___.
When used alone as an adverb, 'au-dessus' is the correct form.
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자주 묻는 질문
6 질문'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.
관련 표현
Par-dessus
similarOver / across
Au-dessous
contrastBelow
Là-dessus
builds onOn that / regarding that
