Sur
Example: Le livre est sur la table dans la cuisine.
Definition
"Sur" is a French preposition used to indicate that something is physically on or above another object, as in "Le livre est sur la table dans la cuisine" which means the book is on the table in the kitchen. It can also imply location or position in a broader sense.
Etymology
The French preposition "sur" comes from the Latin word "super," meaning 'above' or 'over.' Did you know? "Sur" has maintained its basic spatial meaning through centuries, serving as a fundamental way to express position in French.
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"Sur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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