Sous
Example: Le chat est caché sous la table.
Definition
"Sous" is a French preposition meaning below or under, indicating that something is located beneath or at a lower position relative to another object, as in the example phrase, 'Le chat est caché sous la table,' meaning the cat is hidden under the table.
Etymology
The French preposition "sous" comes from the Latin word 'sub,' which also means under or beneath. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved in Old French to become "sous." Did you know that the Latin root 'sub' is the basis for many English words related to 'under,' like 'submarine' and 'subterranean'?
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"Sous" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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