Sous
Example: Le chat est caché sous la table.
Definition
"Sous" is a French preposition used to indicate a position directly below or beneath something, as in the phrase 'Le chat est caché sous la table,' meaning the cat is hidden under the table.
Etymology
The French preposition "sous" originates from the Latin word "sub," meaning 'under' or 'below.' Over time, "sub" evolved into Old French as "sos" or "sous," maintaining its spatial meaning. Did you know that many English words like 'submarine' also share this Latin root?
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"Sous" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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