Significado
Indicates a position lower than something else.
Contexto cultural
The 'voisin d'en dessous' is a staple of French comedy, representing the person who suffers from your late-night parties. In many old French houses, the 'sous-sol' (basement) is referred to as being 'en dessous', often used for wine storage. A 'regard en dessous' is considered impolite or suspicious in French culture, as it implies you are hiding your true intentions.
The 'De' Rule
Always remember: En dessous + DE + Noun. Without the 'de', it's just an adverb.
Don't say 'En dessous la...'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very broken to a native ear.
Significado
Indicates a position lower than something else.
The 'De' Rule
Always remember: En dessous + DE + Noun. Without the 'de', it's just an adverb.
Don't say 'En dessous la...'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very broken to a native ear.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with 'sous' or 'en dessous de'.
Le chien dort ___ la table.
'Sous' is the most natural choice before a noun in simple A1 sentences.
Which sentence is correct?
Checking the neighbor's location:
'En dessous de' is required when followed by a pronoun.
Match the French to the English.
Spatial matches:
These are the three most common vertical spatial markers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Où est mon sac ? B: Regarde ___, il est par terre.
If it is on the ground, it is likely underneath something else mentioned.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Vertical Positions
Top
- • Au-dessus
- • Sur
- • En haut
Bottom
- • En dessous
- • Sous
- • En bas
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLe chien dort ___ la table.
'Sous' is the most natural choice before a noun in simple A1 sentences.
Checking the neighbor's location:
'En dessous de' is required when followed by a pronoun.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three most common vertical spatial markers.
A: Où est mon sac ? B: Regarde ___, il est par terre.
If it is on the ground, it is likely underneath something else mentioned.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntas'Sous' is a preposition that must be followed by a noun (sous la table). 'En dessous' is an adverb that can stand alone (c'est en dessous).
Yes, but usually to describe their physical location (the person on the floor below) or figuratively to mean they are sneaky.
Yes, they are synonyms, but 'au-dessous' is slightly more formal and common in written French.
Frases relacionadas
Au-dessus
contrastAbove
Par-dessous
similarUnderneath (with movement)
Ci-dessous
specialized formBelow (in a document)
