sous

Meaning

Prep

below, under

Noun

1. plural of sou
2. (slang) money

Pronounced as (IPA)

/su/

Etymology

From Middle French soubs, from Old French soz, from Latin subtus.

Sentences

Nous allions périr sous le poids de nos revers .

We were going to perish under the weight of our setbacks.

Cette expédition restera célèbre sous le nom de mission Hourst.

This expedition will remain famous under the name of Hourst mission.

Il était autrefois connu sous le nom d'Aréna de Participation .

It was once known as the Arena of Participation.

Une fête foraine se tenait autrefois sous les marronniers .

A funfair used to be held under the chestnut trees.

Il est actuellement conservé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France sous la cote Fr.

It is currently kept at the National Library of France under the symbol Fr.

Le temple est détruit dans un incendie sous Septime Sévère qui le fait restaurer .

So he was the one who had to be born under the comet and whom the appearance of the comet was announcing.

Sous son règne , la situation des musulmans de Tiflis est très favorable .

Under his rule, the situation of the Muslims of Tiflis was very favorable.

Son nom figure sur la sous l'arc de triomphe de l'Étoile.

His name appears on the under the triumphal arch of the Star.