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Définition et signification de « underground » en anglais

Underground
01

métro, métropolitain

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities 
Dialectbritish flagBritish
subwayamerican flagAmerican
underground definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
composé
indénombrable
forme plurielle
undergrounds
Exemples
The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world. 

Le métro à Londres est l'un des plus anciens et des plus étendus au monde.

02

la clandestinité, la résistance

a group or organization that operates secretly to resist or overthrow a government or authority 
Exemples
The underground played a crucial role in organizing protests against the oppressive regime. 

La clandestinité a joué un rôle crucial dans l'organisation des protestations contre le régime oppressif.

underground
01

souterrain, sous-terrain

situated, operating, or existing beneath the surface of the ground 
underground definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
relationnel
non gradable
Exemples
The underground subway system provides efficient transportation in the city. 

Le système de métro souterrain offre un transport efficace dans la ville.

02

clandestin, souterrain

operating in secrecy, often involving activities that are illegal 
underground definition and meaning
Exemples
The underground deal between the two companies violated international trade laws. 

L'accord clandestin entre les deux entreprises a enfreint les lois du commerce international.

03

souterrain, alternatif

(of activities, creations, etc.) operating independently of or in opposition to mainstream culture or established systems 
Exemples
She enjoys exploring the underground music scene, where emerging artists perform in intimate venues. 

Elle aime explorer la scène musicale underground, où des artistes émergents se produisent dans des lieux intimistes.

underground
01

sous terre

under the surface of the earth 
underground definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
adverb of place
Exemples
The animals hibernate underground during the winter months. 

Les animaux hibernent sous terre pendant les mois d'hiver.

02

clandestinement, secrètement

in a secretive or concealed manner, often to avoid detection or operate covertly 
Exemples
The rebel leader operated underground for years to organize resistance. 

Le chef rebelle a opéré clandestinement pendant des années pour organiser la résistance.

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