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    Dessous (en. Underneath)

    /de.su/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The lower part of something.
    There is a drawer underneath the table.
    Il y a un tiroir en dessous de la table.
    The secret or hidden place.
    They found a treasure under the garden.
    Ils ont trouvé un trésor dans le dessous du jardin.
    In clothing, refers to underwear.
    She bought elegant underwear for the occasion.
    Elle a acheté des dessous élégants pour l'occasion.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' and 'sous', from the Latin 'sub' meaning 'under'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put something underneath
    To place one object under another.
    mettre quelque chose dessous
    to have underwear
    To own underwear.
    avoir des dessous
    to see the underside of things
    To understand the hidden truth behind a situation.
    voir le dessous des cartes

    Related Words

    under
    Preposition indicating a lower position.
    sous
    trivet
    An object used to protect a surface from heat.
    dessous-de-plat
    chic undergarment
    Fashionable style of underwear.
    dessous-chic

    Slang Meanings

    To imply
    He made comments with a sarcastic undertone.
    Il a fait des commentaires avec un dessous sarcastique.
    Hidden, secret
    This deal has an underbelly that isn't easily seen.
    Ce deal a un côté dessous qu'on ne voit pas facilement.