A1 Expression ニュートラル

En dessous

Below, Underneath

意味

Indicates a position lower than something else.

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文化的背景

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.

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The 'De' Rule

Always remember: En dessous + DE + Noun. Without the 'de', it's just an adverb.

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Don't say 'En dessous la...'

This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very broken to a native ear.

意味

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.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with 'sous' or 'en dessous de'.

Le chien dort ___ la table.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sous

'Sous' is the most natural choice before a noun in simple A1 sentences.

Which sentence is correct?

Checking the neighbor's location:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'En dessous de' is required when followed by a pronoun.

Match the French to the English.

Spatial matches:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: En dessous -> Underneath, Au-dessus -> Above, En bas -> At the bottom

These are the three most common vertical spatial markers.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Où est mon sac ? B: Regarde ___, il est par terre.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: en dessous

If it is on the ground, it is likely underneath something else mentioned.

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Vertical Positions

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Top

  • Au-dessus
  • Sur
  • En haut
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Bottom

  • En dessous
  • Sous
  • En bas

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with 'sous' or 'en dessous de'. Fill Blank A1

Le chien dort ___ la table.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sous

'Sous' is the most natural choice before a noun in simple A1 sentences.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Checking the neighbor's location:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'En dessous de' is required when followed by a pronoun.

Match the French to the English. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: En dessous -> Underneath, Au-dessus -> Above, En bas -> At the bottom

These are the three most common vertical spatial markers.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Où est mon sac ? B: Regarde ___, il est par terre.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: en dessous

If it is on the ground, it is likely underneath something else mentioned.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

3 問

'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.

関連フレーズ

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Au-dessus

contrast

Above

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Par-dessous

similar

Underneath (with movement)

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Ci-dessous

specialized form

Below (in a document)

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