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underground in French

underground in French is souterrain, alternatif, underground — underground means located beneath the surface of the ground.

underground in French

souterrain
adj
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
alternatif
adj
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
underground
adj
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
souterrain
adj
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
clandestin
adj
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
alternatif
adj
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
underground
adj
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
sous la terre
adv
Below the ground.
sous terre
adv
Below the ground.
mouvement clandestin
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
organisation clandestine
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
résistance
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
mouvement clandestin
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
mouvement d'avant-garde
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
organisation clandestine
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
résistance
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
underground
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.

What does "underground" mean?

  1. adjective Located beneath the surface of the ground.
    "The city has an extensive underground parking system."
  2. adjective Hidden from public view or authority; secretive.
    "The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies."
  3. adjective Relating to art, music, or culture outside the mainstream.
    "She got her start in the underground music scene."
  4. noun A subway or train system running below street level, especially in London.
    "We took the Underground to get to the museum."

underground in a sentence

  • The city has an extensive underground parking system.
  • The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies.
  • She got her start in the underground music scene.
  • We took the Underground to get to the museum.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "underground" in French?

"underground" in French is souterrain, alternatif, underground. underground means: Located beneath the surface of the ground.

How do you use "underground" in a sentence?

Example: "The city has an extensive underground parking system." In French, "underground" is souterrain, alternatif, underground.

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

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "underground": souterrain, alternatif, underground, clandestin, sous la terre, sous terre.

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