What does sous-sol in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word sous-sol in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sous-sol in French.

The word sous-sol in French means basement, cellar, underground, basement, subsoil, underground, second basement. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sous-sol

basement, cellar

nom masculin (cave) (in a house)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le sous-sol de cette maison est très spacieux.
This house has a very large basement.

underground

nom masculin (partie souterraine)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les parkings sont souvent en sous-sol.
Car parks are often located underground.

basement

nom masculin (étage enterré) (in a building)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet immeuble comporte 3 sous-sols.
The block of flats includes three basements.

subsoil

nom masculin (Géologie : partie inférieure d'un sol)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le sous-sol de ce champ est riche en argile.
This field's subsoil is rich in clay.

underground

locution adverbiale (sous terre)

second basement

nom masculin (niveau -2)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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