bas

low

adjective BAH Less Common

Also means

stocking, bottom part

Usage Note

Bas means low as an adjective (une voix basse = a low voice), but as a noun (un bas) it means a stocking or the lower part of something. The feminine adjective form is basse. The phrase à voix basse means in a low voice or in a whisper. En bas means downstairs or at the bottom.

Examples

"Parle à voix basse, s'il te plaît."

Natural Translation

Speak in a low voice, please.

Literal Translation

Speak in voice low if-it you please

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