How the word "au-dessus" is translated into English
La lampe est au-dessus de la table.
[la lɑ̃p‿ ɛ odəsy də la tabl.]
The lamp is above the table.
Il y a un appartement vide au-dessus de chez nous.
[il‿ j‿ a ɛ̃n‿ apaʁtəmɑ̃ vid odəsy də ʃe nu.]
There's an empty apartment above our place.
Tu peux mettre ta valise au-dessus de ton siège ?
[ty pø mɛtʁə ta valiz odəsy də tɔ̃ sjɛʒ ?]
Can you put your suitcase above your seat?
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