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    Sous-sol (en. Basement)

    su sɔl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Space located below ground level, often converted.
    The basement of this house has been transformed into a playroom.
    Le sous-sol de cette maison a été transformé en salle de jeux.
    Lower part of a building, usually for storage purposes.
    He stored his old belongings in the basement.
    Il a rangé ses affaires anciennes dans le sous-sol.
    Lower level of a building, accessible by a staircase or ramp.
    The basement is flooded after heavy rains.
    Le sous-sol est inondé après les fortes pluies.

    Etymology

    The term 'sous-sol' comes from French, composed of 'sous', meaning 'under', and 'sol', which refers to ground or earth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the basement
    To be in a disadvantaged or difficult situation.
    être dans le sous-sol
    finished basement
    A basement that has been converted for a different use, such as a living room or bedroom.
    sous-sol aménagé
    storage basement
    A part of the basement dedicated solely to the storage of goods.
    sous-sol de stockage

    Related Words

    cellar
    Space under a house often used for storage or wine.
    cave
    vault
    Underground room used for burying human remains.
    caveau
    outbuilding
    Exterior building often adjacent to a main dwelling.
    dépendance

    Slang Meanings

    Man cave
    He spends all his time in his man cave in the basement.
    Il passe tout son temps dans son man cave au sous-sol.
    Bunker
    He turned his basement into a bunker for protection.
    Il a transformé son sous-sol en bunker pour se protéger.