This is the 2598th most frequent French word.

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"Là" means "there" in English.


In this sentence, 'lâ' is used as an adverb meaning 'there', indicating a specific location near the listener.

Il est lâ, devant toi.

He is there, in front of you.


Here, 'lâ' serves as a demonstrative, emphasizing a particular item among others.

Ce livre lâ est ancien.

That book there is old.


In this context, 'lâ' specifies a location where the object should remain.

On m'a dit de le laisser lâ.

I was told to leave it there.