superior in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for superior in the English»French Dictionary

I.superior [Brit suːˈpɪərɪə, Am səˈpɪriər] N (gen)

superior REL

supérieur/-e m/f

as an actor he has few superiors

il y a peu d'acteurs qui lui soient supérieurs

II.superior [Brit suːˈpɪərɪə, Am səˈpɪriər] ADJ

1. superior:

superior (better than average) intelligence, power, knowledge, person, team

supérieur (to à, in en)

superior product

de qualité supérieure

superior (better than another)

meilleur

their forces attacked in superior numbers

leurs forces ont attaqué en plus grand nombre

2. superior (higher in rank):

superior officer

supérieur

3. superior (condescending):

superior person, look, smile, air

condescendant, suffisant

4. superior:

superior BIOL, BOT, TYPO

supérieur

superior court N Am

superior court

cour subalterne or cour d'appel inférieure à la cour d'appel suprême

Mother Superior N

Mother Superior

Mère f supérieure

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we were numerically superior to them

nous leur étions supérieurs en nombre

vastly improved, increased, overrated, superior

considérablement, infiniment

Translations for superior in the French»English Dictionary

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surfin (surfine) qualité

superior

superfin (superfine) qualité

superior

difficilement égalable technique

incomparably superior

planète supérieure

superior planet

ton/air de supériorité

superior tone/manner

avoir un sentiment de supériorité

to feel superior

superior in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for superior in the English»French Dictionary

I.superior [sə·ˈpɪr·i·ər] ADJ a. pej

superior

supérieur(e)

to be superior in number

être supérieur en nombre

II.superior [sə·ˈpɪr·i·ər] N

superior

supérieur(e) m (f)

Lake Superior N

Lake Superior

le lac Supérieur

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definitely superior, better

nettement

Translations for superior in the French»English Dictionary

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supérieur(e)

superior

supérieur(e)

superior

supérieur(e) air, regard, ton

superior

supérieur(e)

superior

tribunal de grande instance

≈ superior court

lac Supérieur

Lake Superior

mère supérieure

Mother Superior

saluer un supérieur/le drapeau

to salute a superior/the flag

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English

Also, we know that man is not superior to other animals.

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Butter is the most common type used because it provides a richer taste and superior mouthfeel.

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In 1708/09, he was made provincial superior.

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That way when the machine switched modes, it would still provide superior performance.

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At an early age, he realized his brother was superior.

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At the time college football was seen as consisting of superior talent over the professionals.

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This version has superior extensibility and supports a larger variety of media formats.

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By the 50 m mark, he had drawn level and made a superior turn to take the lead.

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His political views caused him trouble with his superiors and may have been the reason behind some of his failures.

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He stops after the chief guard is given approval by one of the distinguished superiors to keep order.

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