Souterraines (en. Underground)

su.te.ʁɛn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Located beneath the surface of the earth.

Underground rivers are often difficult to explore.

Les rivières souterraines sont souvent difficiles à explorer.

Refers to constructions or installations located underground.

Underground tunnels allow crossing the city without being detected.

Les tunnels souterrains permettent de traverser la ville sans être détecté.

Can also refer to hidden or concealed elements.

The underground activities of the organization were secret.

Les souterraines activités de l'organisation étaient secrètes.

From Latin 'subterraneus' meaning 'under the ground'.

underground networks

Systems or infrastructures that are located below the surface, like the subway.

réseaux souterrains

groundwater

Water that is found beneath the surface of the earth, often in aquifers.

eau souterraine

underground tunnel

A passage dug underground, often used for transportation.

tunnel souterrain

subsurface

Related to the layer of earth just below the surface.

subsurface

caverns

Caves or natural underground spaces.

cavernes

half hidden

Part of a system or structure that is not visible to the naked eye.

moitié cachée

A secret or clandestine place.

This spot is quite underground, no one knows it.

Ce spot est bien souterrain, personne ne le sait.

To refer to hidden or secret knowledge.

He has underground information about the project.

Il a des infos souterraines sur le projet.