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at a position above or higher than something

au-dessus de

located or occurring above the level of the head

aérien

extremely enthusiastic about something

surexcité

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

surchargé

a long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm

pardessus

spanning to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, typically between Europe and North America

transatlantique

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

minibus

a vehicle with three wheels that is typically ridden by children and has pedals and handlebars for steering

tricycle

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

premier plan

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

bilingue

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminer

to destroy something completely

dévaster

to completely disappear or cease to exist

disparaître

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

évacuer

to affect more people or a wider area

s’étendre

to move to a new place or position

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

national

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construire

to function in a specific way

fonctionner

a completely round, plain shape

cercle