sur

on, upon, about

Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation

/syʁ/

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Cultural Note

'Sur' can also mean 'out of' in ratios: 'neuf sur dix' (nine out of ten). Do not confuse with 'sûr' (with a circumflex), which means 'sure' or 'certain.'

📝 Example Sentences

Le verre est sur la table.

The glass is on the table.

Un film sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

A film about World War II.

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