Il y a un livre.
English: There is a book.
là-bas /lˈabˈa/ · adverb · CEFR A0. French translation of "there".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Présence et Lieux
- Source term
- there
- Translation
- là-bas
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Part of speech
- adverb
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| Dictionary form | là-bas |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + là-bas
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent là-bas.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Présence et Lieux.
Example Sentences
Regarde! Il y a un oiseau.
English: Look! There is a bird.
Tes chaussures sont là-bas.
English: Your shoes are over there.
Il y a un parc près de chez moi.
English: There is a park near my house.
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