What does au niveau de in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word au niveau de in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use au niveau de in French.

The word au niveau de in French means to the level of , to the level, level with , in line with, at the same level as, when it comes to, below sea level, above sea level. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word au niveau de

to the level of , to the level

(à la hauteur de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
J'ai rempli la bouilloire au niveau de quatre tasses.
I filled up the kettle to the four-cup level.

level with , in line with

(proche de [qch]) (physical space)

Le camion s’arrêta au niveau du feu. L'employé est tombé et a ressenti une douleur au niveau de la cuisse.
The employee fell over and felt a pain in his thigh.

at the same level as

(à un niveau comparable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cet athlète n'est pas au niveau des autres.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. That student is at last year's level.

when it comes to

(figuré (concernant [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Au niveau des ordinateurs portables, je te déconseille cette marque.
When it comes to laptops, I recommend you don't get that brand.

below sea level

locution adverbiale (plus bas que l'altitude 0)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les ruines de cette ville antique sont au-dessous du niveau de la mer.

above sea level

locution adverbiale (plus haut que l'altitude 0)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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