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surpasser

to surpass

verb sür-pah-SEH Rare
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Also means

to outdo

Usage Note

Surpasser often appears reflexively as se surpasser (to surpass oneself / to excel), a very common expression for going beyond one's usual performance. The related noun dépassement (surpassing, going beyond) shares the same conceptual space. It is a regular -er verb.

Examples

"Elle s'est surpassée lors du concert."

Natural Translation

She surpassed herself during the concert.

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