là-dessous

là-dessous
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. under there
Regarde dans la valise qui est sous le lit. - Oh ! Il y a beaucoup de poussière là-dessous !Look in the suitcase under the bed. - Oh! There's a lot of dust under there!
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(beneath the surface)
a. behind all this
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Pavel pense qu'il y a des manigances là-dessous.Pavel thinks there's some kind of scheme behind all this.
b. about this
Cette histoire est bizarre. Je me demande ce qui se cache là-dessous.This story is weird. I wonder what's being hidden about this.
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