Introduction
Prepositions are essential linguistic tools that establish relationships between words and phrases. Sur in French is a versatile preposition with a wide range of meanings, depending on the context. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective communication in French.
Literal and Figurative Meanings
Literal Meaning | Figurative Meaning |
---|---|
on | above, upon |
on top of | over |
at | during |
about | concerning |
in | enveloped |
on | touching |
by | near |
Examples
Table 1: Literal Meanings of Sur in French****
Literal Meaning | French Expression | English Translation |
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on | sur la table | on the table |
on top of | sur le toit | on the roof |
at | sur le coup de midi | around noon |
in | sur le pont | on the deck |
on | sur la peau | on the skin |
by | sur la gauche | on the left |
on | sur la route | on the road |
Table 2: Figurative Meanings of Sur in French****
Figurative Meaning | French Expression | English Translation |
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about | sur le sujet | about the subject |
concerning | sur la question | concerning the question |
during | sur le moment | during the moment |
immediately | sur le champ | immediately |
to be about to | sur le point de | to be about to |
embarked in | sur le point de | embarked in |
on the coast | sur la côte | on the coast |
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