Here are some examples of how it can be used:
* "Le livre est au dessus de la table." (The book is on top of the table.)
* "L'avion vole au dessus des nuages." (The plane is flying above the clouds.)
* "Il y a un oiseau au dessus de notre tête." (There is a bird above our heads.)
* "Le soleil est au dessus de l'horizon." (The sun is above the horizon.)
Note: It can also be used figuratively to mean "above" in terms of importance, rank, or level:
* "Il est au dessus de tout soupçon." (He is above suspicion.)
* "Son intelligence est au dessus de la moyenne." (His intelligence is above average.)