J'ai utilisé dessous mais le correct était sous. Qu'est-ce que c'est la différence?

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J'ai utilisé dessous mais le correct était sous. Qu'est-ce que c'est la différence?

This question relates to:French lesson "Dans/sur/sous/devant/derrière/entre = in/on top of/under/in front of/behind/between (French Prepositions of Location)"

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AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Ann !

Nowadays, dessous is mostly used as an adverb, not as a preposition, meaning it's not followed with a location.

Its meaning is closer to underneath.

J'ai mis mon verre sous la table.
I put my glass under the table.

J'ai mis mon verre dessous.
I put my glass underneath.
-> Here it's understood that the location has been mentioned previously, so is not repeated.

I hope that helps!

Bonne journée !

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J'ai utilisé dessous mais le correct était sous. Qu'est-ce que c'est la différence?

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