No. 605 in French
bas
"Bas" (adj.) in French means "low" in English.
In a sentence
Les prix sont très bas cette saison.
The prices are very low this season.
Here, 'bas' is used as an adjective meaning 'low,' describing the prices.
J'habite au bas de la montagne.
I live at the bottom of the mountain.
In this sentence, 'bas' acts as a noun referring to the lower part of something, specifically the mountain.
Elle a acheté des bas en coton.
She bought cotton stockings.
Here, 'bas' is plural and used as a noun meaning 'stockings,' a type of clothing for the feet.
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