sous le boisseau

French

Etymology

A Biblical reference; compare English hide one's light under a bushel.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /su lə bwa.so/

Prepositional phrase

sous le boisseau

concealed, hidden

Usage notes

Used with a variety of verbs: mettre, placer, garder, tenir, laisser.

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