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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.
    "He found his missing glasses underneath a pile of old newspapers."
  2. adverb In a position below or on the lower side.
    "She wore a thick coat with a warm jumper underneath."
  3. noun The lower or bottom part of something.
    "Check the underneath of the car for any oil leaks."
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underneath in a sentence

  • He found his missing glasses underneath a pile of old newspapers.
  • The cat was hiding underneath the sofa.
  • She wore a thick coat with a warm jumper underneath.
  • Lift the rug and you will see a small trapdoor underneath.

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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: "He found his missing glasses underneath a pile of old newspapers." 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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