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souterrain

underground, subterranean

adjective noun soo-teh-REHN Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Origin: Latin subterraneus

Also means

tunnel, underground passage

Usage Note

Souterrain describes anything below ground level, from un parking souterrain (underground car park) to hidden passages. As a noun, un souterrain refers to a tunnel or underground chamber, often found in medieval fortifications. The feminine adjective form is souterraine.

Examples

"Il y a un passage souterrain sous la ville."

Natural Translation

There is an underground passage beneath the city.

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