Obtenir le contrôle ou l'avantage sur quelqu'un.
To gain control or advantage over someone.
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See how the word “prendre le dessus” is used in sentences
Dans la négociation, elle a réussi à prendre le dessus. — In the negotiation, she managed to take the upper hand.
Comment prendre le dessus dans cette compétition ? — How can I take the upper hand in this competition?
Élaborons une stratégie pour prendre le dessus à notre prochaine réunion. — Let's strategize to take the upper hand in our next meeting.
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