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dépassé

outdated

adjective deh-pah-SEH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

overwhelmed

Usage Note

Dépassé is the past participle of dépasser used as an adjective. In the sense of 'outdated' it describes ideas, technology, or fashion that have been overtaken by time. In the sense of 'overwhelmed', je suis dépassé(e) means 'I'm out of my depth' or 'I can't cope'. The feminine form is dépassée.

Examples

"Cette technologie est complètement dépassée."

Natural Translation

This technology is completely outdated.

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