sur /sˈyʁ/ · preposition · CEFR A0. French translation of "on".

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Source term
on
Translation
sur
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
preposition
Image
Photo of sur (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

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Dictionary form sur
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
sur in context
Examples
Le livre est sur la table.
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Example Sentences

Le livre est sur la table.

English: The book is on the table.

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Je suis assis sur la chaise.

English: I sit on the chair.

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Le chat est sur le lit.

English: The cat is on the bed.

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