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How do you say "basement" in French?
le sous-sol
In French, "basement" is le sous-sol.
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Pronunciation
Break sous-sol into sounds, knowing that "ou" is a plain "oo".
Grammar notes
le sous-sol is masculine. Its plural is sous-sols.
Example sentence
Ils ont rangé de vieilles boîtes au sous-sol.
They stored old boxes in the basement.
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How to remember le sous-sol
Think of sous-sol as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of basement.
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Questions about le sous-sol
How do you pronounce le sous-sol?
Break sous-sol into sounds, knowing that "ou" is a plain "oo".
Is le sous-sol masculine or feminine?
le sous-sol is masculine. le sous-sol is masculine. Its plural is sous-sols.
How is le sous-sol used in French?
le sous-sol is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ils ont rangé de vieilles boîtes au sous-sol. (They stored old boxes in the basement.).
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