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• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui se trouve à un niveau plus élevé ou qui a été mentionné précédemment dans un texte.

An adjective used to describe something that is located at a higher level or mentioned earlier in a text.

1. Previously mentionedB1formal

   Referring to something that has been stated or written earlier in the same text.

   ci-dessus mentionné

   • Please refer to the above statement for clarification.
   • The above paragraph explains the main concept.
   • The above information is confidential.

   Synonymesabove-mentionedaforementionedaforesaidforegoingprecedingpreviousprior

   Antonymesbelowfollowingunderneath

2. Located higherA2formal

   Situated in a higher position or place.

   situé au-dessus

   • The above floor houses the executive offices.
   • The above shelf contains the reference books.
   • The above window offers a beautiful view.

   Synonymeselevatedoverheadupper

   Antonymesbelowbeneathunderunderneath

• Adverbe signifiant « dans une position plus élevée », « plus haut dans un texte » ou « à un degré supérieur ». Sert à indiquer quelque chose mentionné précédemment ou situé à un niveau supérieur.

An adverb meaning 'in a higher position,' 'earlier in a text,' or 'to a higher degree.' It is used to refer to something previously mentioned or located at a higher level.

1. Earlier in a textB1formal

   Referring to a previous part of a written document or book.

   ci-dessus (dans un texte)

   • Please refer to the examples given above.
   • The above statement is incorrect.
   • As mentioned above, the deadline is next Friday.

   Synonymesbeforepreviously

   Antonymesbelow

2. At a higher positionA2formal

   In or to a place that is physically higher than something else.

   Au-dessus

   • The stars shone brightly above.
   • We could hear the birds singing above.
   • The plane flew high above.

   Synonymesaloftoverheadupupwards

   Antonymesbelowbeneathunder

• Nom désignant ce qui a été mentionné précédemment dans un texte écrit, comme une section ou une déclaration antérieure.

A noun referring to something mentioned earlier in a written text, such as a preceding section or statement.

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1. Earlier part of a textB1formal

   A section or passage that appears earlier in the same written document.

   passage précédent d'un texte

   • Please refer to the above for more details.
   • The above explains the main concept clearly.
   • As stated in the above, the deadline is next week.

   Synonymesaforementionedaforesaidforegoingpreceding

   Antonymesbelow

2. Higher positionB1formal

   A location or place that is situated at a higher level.

   Position supérieure

   • The above of the mountain is covered in snow.
   • From the above, you can see the entire valley.
   • The above of the shelf holds the heaviest books.

   Antonymesbelowbeneathunderneath

• Préposition indiquant une position plus élevée que quelque chose, ou un dépassement de niveau, de quantité ou de standard.

A preposition used to indicate a higher position than something else, or more than a certain level, amount, or standard.

1. higher than somethingA2formal

   used to indicate a position at a higher level than something else

   au-dessus de

   • The lamp hangs above the table.
   • There is a painting above the fireplace.
   • The temperature is above zero.

2. more than a level or amountA2formal

   used to indicate that something exceeds a particular number, amount, or level

   au-dessus de

   • Children above 12 must pay.
   • The score is above average.
   • Temperatures rose above 30 degrees.

3. not influenced by somethingB2formal

   used to indicate that someone is not affected by or is superior to something

   au-dessus de (au sens figuré)

   • She is above suspicion.
   • He is above such behavior.
   • They believe they are above the law.

4. in a higher place in textB1formal

   used to refer to something mentioned earlier in a text

   ci-dessus (dans un texte)

   • See the example above.
   • As mentioned above, the results vary.
   • Refer to the chart above.