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là-dessous
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
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. (figurative) (beneath the surface)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. behind all this (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
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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