English–French

“on top” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dəsy/

Example

Pose le livre dessus.

Put the book on top.

Illustration for dessus (on top)

How to say “on top” in French

“On top” in French is dessus.

An object located higher than and resting over a reference object, like a book placed on a table.

Full entry for dessus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dessus

Il a sauté par-dessus la barrière.

He jumped over the barrier.

Tips for using dessus

  • When the reference is stated as a noun, French normally uses sur rather than dessus, as in "Le livre est sur la table"; dessus stands alone when the reference is understood.

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