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    Par-dessous (en. From below)

    /paʁ də.su/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a lower position, below something.
    The cat is hiding under the table.
    Le chat est caché par-dessous la table.
    Used to describe a movement towards a lower position.
    He slipped under the curtain.
    Il a glissé par-dessous le rideau.
    Used in a figurative context to indicate inferiority.
    He felt beneath others during the meeting.
    Il se sentait par-dessous les autres lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From old French, where 'par' means through or among and 'dessous' means under or below.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    below the belt
    Means an unfair or indecent attack or comment.
    par-dessous la ceinture
    to pass underneath
    Evokes the idea of circumventing or avoiding something.
    passer par-dessous
    to hide underneath
    Means to conceal oneself or protect oneself by getting to safety.
    se cacher par-dessous

    Related Words

    beneath
    Position at the bottom or below something.
    dessous
    inferior
    Which is situated lower in level or position.
    inférieur
    hidden
    Which is concealed, not visible.
    caché

    Slang Meanings

    To be set aside or sidelined.
    He was sidelined by his colleagues.
    Il a été par-dessous par ses collègues.
    To have a lower opinion or status.
    She felt beneath in this group.
    Elle se sentait par-dessous dans ce groupe.