French Word · Intermediate
dessous
disadvantage
Pronunciation: /də.su/
Meaning
disadvantage
Example
Elle a osé montrer ses dessous en plein air.
She dared show her undies out in the open.
Practice tips
- Practice dessous out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.