beyond

• Préposition indiquant une position au-delà d'un lieu ou d'une limite, plus tard qu'un moment, hors d'une portée ou d'un domaine, dépassant une quantité ou un degré, ou l'impossibilité de comprendre, d'atteindre ou d'influencer.

A preposition indicating position farther than a place or limit, later than a time, outside the range or scope of something, exceeding an amount or degree, or past the ability to understand, achieve, or influence.

1. Position farther than a place or limitB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is located at a distance farther than a specific point, boundary, or physical limit in space.

   au-delà de

   • The village lies beyond the mountains.
   • She walked beyond the end of the pier.
   • There's nothing beyond that fence.
   • The road continues beyond the bridge.

2. Later than a specific timeB2formal

   Indicates that something occurs or continues after a particular point in time, often implying extension past an expected or scheduled moment.

   au-delà de (temps)

   • The shop stays open beyond midnight.
   • He lived beyond his ninetieth year.
   • Don't stay out beyond curfew.
   • The effects lasted well beyond the event.

3. Outside the range, scope, or limits of somethingB2formal

   Used to show that something is not included within the boundaries, capabilities, authority, or understanding of a person, system, or concept.

   Hors de portée, au-delà des limites

   • Such decisions are beyond my authority.
   • The topic is beyond the scope of this article.
   • His behavior is beyond comprehension.
   • Repairing this is beyond my skills.

4. Exceeding an amount, degree, or expectationB2formalbusiness

   Used to indicate that a quantity, level, or quality is greater than a specified or implied standard, limit, or benchmark.

   au-delà de (en quantité, degré, attente)

   • The cost was beyond our budget.
   • Her performance went beyond all expectations.
   • He has resources beyond measure.
   • The damage was beyond repair.

5. Except for or apart from (formal/literary)C1formal

   Used in formal or literary contexts to mean 'except for', 'other than', or 'in addition to' a specified thing or group.

   excepté, hormis

   • Beyond a few remarks, he said nothing.
   • There is no evidence beyond this single report.
   • Beyond her immediate family, few knew the truth.
   • Beyond the obvious, the situation is complex.

6. Past the ability to be affected or changedC1formal

   Indicates that a situation, condition, or state has progressed to a point where it can no longer be influenced, altered, or reversed.

   au-delà de, hors de

   • The patient was beyond help.
   • Their relationship is beyond saving.
   • The situation has gone beyond control.
   • He is beyond caring what people think.