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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

    Bunker
    He turned his basement into a bunker for protection.
    Il a transformé son sous-sol en bunker pour se protéger.
    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.