Dedans (en. Inside)

/də.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a place located inside.
The toys are inside the box.
Les jouets sont dedans la boîte.
Refers to an interior position in relation to a space.
It is cool inside the house.
Il fait frais dedans la maison.
Used to talk about something that is inside a body or structure.
The noise comes from inside the wall.
Le bruit vient de dedans le mur.

Etymology

The word 'dedans' is formed from the preposition 'de' and 'dans', indicating a movement or position inside.