* En bas: This is the most common and general way to say "downstairs." It literally means "down below."
* Au rez-de-chaussée: This translates to "on the ground floor" and is used when referring to the first floor of a building in countries where the ground floor is considered the first floor.
* À l'étage inférieur: This literally translates to "on the lower floor" and is used when specifically referring to the floor below the current one.
Here are some examples:
* J'ai laissé mes clés en bas. (I left my keys downstairs.)
* Le salon est au rez-de-chaussée. (The living room is on the ground floor.)
* La cuisine est à l'étage inférieur. (The kitchen is on the lower floor.)