sous
/su/In a position below or beneath something.
Elle a mis ses clés sous le coussin.
She put her keys under the cushion.
Can also indicate being covered or protected by something.
Under the authority or control of someone or something.
Le pays est sous le régime de la loi martiale.
The country is under martial law.
Used in legal and administrative contexts.
In a state of being influenced or affected by something.
Il est sous l'influence de ses amis.
He is under the influence of his friends.
Often used with 'influence' or 'control'.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Sous' is often used with prepositions like 'le' or 'la' to specify the position.
⚡Gold Rule
Positional Preposition
'Sous' is primarily used to describe physical or metaphorical positions below or beneath something.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'sous', from Latin 'sub' meaning 'under'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and figuratively to indicate position or control.