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.