dessous

dessous, le dessous
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. underneath
Je ne trouve pas le prix de cette chaise. - Il est marqué dessous.I can't find the price of this chair. - It's marked underneath.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. bottom
La médecin a examiné attentivement le dessous de mon pied.The doctor carefully examined the bottom of my foot.
b. underneath
Où sur la box est inscrit le code Wi-Fi ? - Sur le dessous.Where on the router is the Wi-Fi code printed? - On the underneath.
c. underside
Florent a caché la clé sur le dessous du tiroir.Florent hid the key on the underside of the drawer.
d. downstairs (adverb or adjective; in a building)
Les voisins du dessous vont bientôt déménager.The neighbors downstairs will soon be moving.
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. underwear (uncountable)
J'utilise un programme particulier pour laver mes dessous.I use a special cycle to wash my underwear.
b. lingerie (uncountable)
Ces dessous en dentelle sont magnifiques !This lace lingerie is gorgeous!
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