o’er

• Préposition poétique ou archaïque signifiant « au-dessus de », « par-dessus », « en travers de », « au-delà de » ou « concernant » (abréviation de over).

Poetic or archaic contraction of the preposition 'over', used in literature and poetry to indicate position, motion, or coverage of something.

1. Above, higher in spaceC2formalart

   Indicates position or motion at a higher level relative to something, without touching it; used in poetic or literary context.

   Au-dessus, plus haut dans l'espace

   • As long as mist hangs o'er the mountains, the deeds of the brave will be remembered.
   • The old slouched hat cocked o'er his eye askew.
   • Towering o'er the wrecks of time.

2. Across, through (space or time)C2formalart

   Denotes movement across space, territory, or a period of time; used in archaic or poetic speech.

   À travers (espace ou temps)

   • O'er land and sea they sped.
   • The world's great empress on the Egyptian plain, that spreads her conquests o'er a thousand states.

3. About, concerning (thematic reference)C2formalart

   Indicates the topic, subject of conversation or content; archaic usage in poetry.

   Au sujet de, concernant

   • A song o'er love and loss.