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    Sous (en. Below)

    /su/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a position located beneath something.
    The cat is hiding under the table.
    Le chat se cache sous la table.
    Expresses a situation of belonging or dependence.
    He works under the direction of his superior.
    Il travaille sous la direction de son supérieur.
    adverb
    Indicates a place located below.
    She lives under a sloping roof.
    Elle vit sous un toit en pente.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'sub', meaning 'under, below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under pressure
    In a state of tension or urgency.
    sous pression
    in the rain
    While being exposed to the rain.
    sous la pluie
    under the counter
    Refers to a secret or illegal business.
    sous le manteau

    Related Words

    underground
    Which is located underground.
    souterrain
    submarine
    A vehicle or an animal living underwater.
    sous-marin
    undergrowth
    The lower part of a forest.
    sous-bois

    Slang Meanings

    Money
    He has no money left to go out tonight.
    Il n'a plus de sous pour sortir ce soir.
    Small amount of money
    He spent some money to buy candy.
    Il a dépensé des sous pour acheter des bonbons.