Dessous
Underneath
Language note: Think of 'dessous' with a soft 's' like 'see'.
Culture note: 'Dessous' is also used in fashion to refer to 'underwear' (les dessous).
Context: After the walk, Claire suddenly remembers she left her bag somewhere.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dessous
[deh-soo]
Below
Indicates something at a lower level or underneath.
La boîte est dessous la table.
The box is under the table.
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