Derrière
Example: Le chat est caché derrière la porte.
Definition
"Derrière" is a French preposition used to indicate a position at the back of or behind something. For example, in the phrase "Le chat est caché derrière la porte," it means that the cat is hidden behind the door.
Etymology
The French word "derrière" comes from the Old French term 'derri' meaning 'behind' combined with the suffix '-ere,' which denotes a place or position. Did you know? The word has maintained its meaning of 'behind' or 'at the back' for centuries, highlighting its consistent spatial use.
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"Derrière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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