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under in French

under in French is dessous, moins, sous — under means below or beneath something, in position.

under in French

dessous
adv
In or to a lower or subordinate position, or a position beneath or below something, physically or figuratively.
moins
adv
In or to a lower or subordinate position, or a position beneath or below something, physically or figuratively.
sous
prep
sous
prep
Less than.
moins de
prep
Less than.
sous-
prefix
Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

What does "under" mean?

  1. preposition Below or beneath something, in position.
    "The cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm."
  2. preposition Less than a stated amount.
    "Tickets are available for under twenty dollars."
  3. preposition Subject to, governed by, or in accordance with.
    "The company operates under strict safety regulations."
  4. adverb Into an unconscious state, especially from anesthesia.
    "The patient was put under before surgery began."

under in a sentence

  • The cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm.
  • Tickets are available for under twenty dollars.
  • The company operates under strict safety regulations.
  • The patient was put under before surgery began.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "under" in French?

"under" in French is dessous, moins, sous. under means: Below or beneath something, in position.

How do you use "under" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm." In French, "under" is dessous, moins, sous.

Are there other ways to say "under" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "under": dessous, moins, sous, moins de, sous-.

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