Example: Les chaussures sont en bas de l'escalier.
Definition
"En bas" is a French adverbial phrase meaning 'downstairs' or 'below,' used to indicate a lower position or location in physical space, such as in the phrase 'Les chaussures sont en bas de l'escalier,' meaning 'The shoes are downstairs at the bottom of the stairs.'
Translations
downstairs
abajo
beneden
a baix
unten
Etymology
The French phrase "en bas" literally translates to 'in low' or 'at the bottom,' combining 'en' meaning 'in' and 'bas' meaning 'low' or 'bottom.' It has been used in French for centuries to indicate a lower place or position, reflecting a straightforward spatial concept.
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"En bas" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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downstairs