au-delà de /odəlˈadə-/ · préposition · CEFR B2. French translation of "beyond".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: au-delà de
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: beyond
  • IPA: /odəlˈadə-/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: préposition
  • Image:Photo of au-delà de (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Le parc est au-delà de la rivière. English: The park is across the river.
  • Ses compétences vont au-delà de ce qui est attendu. English: Their skills go beyond what is expected.
  • Nous devons penser au-delà du problème immédiat. English: We need to think beyond the immediate problem.

When and How to Use "au-delà de"

Use "au-delà de" when you want to talk about "beyond" in French. It functions as "préposition". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "au-delà de" mean in French?

"au-delà de" is the French word for "beyond".

What CEFR level is "au-delà de"?

"au-delà de" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "au-delà de"?

"au-delà de" is tagged as a préposition in SmartWords.

Can you show "au-delà de" in a sentence?

Le parc est au-delà de la rivière.

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