par-dessous

par-dessous
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
preposition
a. under
Le chat s'est faufilé par-dessous la barrière.The cat slipped under the fence.
b. underneath
L’eau s’infiltrait par-dessous la porte.Water was seeping in underneath the door.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. underneath
Le câble ressort par-dessous.The cable comes out underneath.
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