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overpass

/ˈəʊvəpɑːs/

/ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpassnoun

overpasses

/ˈəʊvəpɑːs/

/ˈoʊvərpæs/

Translations

passage supérieur

The new overpass was built to ease traffic congestion in the city.

Le nouveau passage supérieur a été construit pour fluidifier la circulation en ville.

Additional translations

viaducPlus courant quand il s'agit d'un ouvrage routier franchissant une autre voie.

Definitions

A bridge or road that passes over another road or railway.

The new overpass was built to ease traffic congestion in the city.

Synonyms

overhead road

elevated road

overpassverb

overpassed

Past Simple

overpassed

Past Participle

overpassing

Gerund

/ˈəʊ.və.pɑːs/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.pæs/

Translations

The new model overpasses its predecessor in both speed and efficiency.

Le nouveau modèle dépasse son prédécesseur en vitesse et en efficacité.

Additional translations

surplomberEmployé pour indiquer qu'une voie, un ouvrage ou un tracé passe au-dessus d'un autre.

Definitions

To surpass or exceed in performance, quality, or quantity.

The new model overpasses its predecessor in both speed and efficiency.

To cross or pass over something by going above it.

The new expressway overpasses the old country lane at this junction.

Synonyms