Là
Example: Je suis là pour t'aider quand tu as besoin.
Definition
"Là" is an adverb in French used to indicate a specific place or moment, often translated as "there" or "here" in English. It helps specify location or presence, as in the phrase "Je suis là pour t'aider" meaning "I am here to help you."
Etymology
The French adverb "là" originates from the Latin demonstrative pronoun "illā" meaning "there". Over time, it evolved in Old French to become "là," maintaining its function to indicate a particular place or time. Did you know? The simple two-letter word "là" is one of the most versatile locative adverbs in French.
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"Là" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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