No. 1,509 in French
dépassé
Outdated; overwhelmed.
In a sentence
L'idée de communication par fax est dépassée aujourd'hui.
The idea of communication by fax is outdated today.
Here, 'dépassé' means outdated, referring to something no longer in modern use or popularity.
J'étais dépassé par la quantité de travail à accomplir.
I was overwhelmed by the amount of work to be done.
In this context, 'dépassé' conveys the sense of being overwhelmed or unable to handle the situation.
Cette robe est tellement dépassée selon la mode actuelle.
This dress is so outdated according to current fashion.
Here, 'dépassé' again means outdated, referring specifically to fashion or aesthetic trends.
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