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underneath in French

underneath in French is d'en dessous, du dessous, dessous — underneath means below or beneath something, often in contact with it.

underneath in French

d'en dessous
adj
Under, lower.
du dessous
adj
Under, lower.
dessous
adv
Below; in a place beneath.
dessous
noun
A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.
sous
prep
Under, below, beneath.
dessous
prep
Under, below, beneath.
en dessous
prep
Under, below, beneath.
sous
prep
Under the control or power of.

What does "underneath" mean?

  1. preposition Below or beneath something, often in contact with it.
    "The cat was hiding underneath the sofa."
  2. adverb In a position below or on the lower side.
    "The label had come off, but you could still read the price underneath."
  3. noun The lower or bottom part of something.
    "The underneath of the boat was covered in barnacles."

underneath in a sentence

  • The cat was hiding underneath the sofa.
  • She kept a spare key underneath the doormat.
  • The label had come off, but you could still read the price underneath.
  • The underneath of the boat was covered in barnacles.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "underneath" in French?

"underneath" in French is d'en dessous, du dessous, dessous. underneath means: Below or beneath something, often in contact with it.

How do you use "underneath" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat was hiding underneath the sofa." In French, "underneath" is d'en dessous, du dessous, dessous.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "underneath": d'en dessous, du dessous, dessous, sous, en dessous.

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