GENERAL INFO

Dessus is an adverb meaning "on it," "on top," or "above it." It indicates a position on the surface or directly above something previously referenced.

USAGE

Used as a locative adverb: "Mets le livre dessus." (Put the book on it.) "Il y a une tâche dessus." (There's a stain on it.) It also forms "au-dessus de" (above/over).

TRAPS

Dessus is an adverb, not a preposition. Do not use it directly before a noun like *"dessus la table"*. Instead, use "sur la table" or "au-dessus de la table."