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    Souterrains (en. Underground)

    [sutɛʁɛ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of passages or structures located beneath the ground surface.
    The undergrounds of the city are often used for guided tours.
    Les souterrains de la ville sont souvent utilisés pour les visites guidées.
    Hidden fields or activities, often secret.
    He discovered resistance undergrounds related to the war.
    Il a découvert des souterrains de résistance liés à la guerre.

    Etymology

    From the word 'souterrain', which comes from the Latin 'subterraneus', meaning 'under the earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    explore the underground
    To visit or discover areas underground.
    explorer les souterrains
    the secrets of the underground
    Hidden information or stories beneath the surface.
    les secrets des souterrains

    Related Words

    underground
    Adjective that describes something located underground.
    souterrain
    tunnel
    Underground passage dug for circulation.
    tunnel

    Slang Meanings

    A hidden or secret place.
    He organized a party in an underground to avoid being seen.
    Il a organisé une fête dans un souterrain pour éviter d'être vu.
    Illegal or clandestine activities.
    It is said that they started trafficking in the undergrounds.
    On dit qu'ils commençaient à faire du trafic dans les souterrains.