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    À (en. Has)

    [a]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates location.
    I am going to the library.
    Je vais à la bibliothèque.
    Indicates time.
    He will return at five o'clock.
    Il reviendra à cinq heures.
    Used to denote a direction.
    Turn left at the traffic light.
    Tournez à gauche au feu.
    Can mean 'to' in more complex sentences.
    I am thinking of you.
    Je pense à toi.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ad', meaning 'towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on time
    On time.
    à l'heure
    at home
    In the household.
    à la maison
    see you soon
    At a future date.
    à bientôt
    at school
    In the educational establishment.
    à l'école

    Related Words

    next to
    Near something.
    à côté
    across
    From one side to the other of.
    à travers
    inside
    In the space of something.
    à l'intérieur

    Slang Meanings

    When telling someone to stay away.
    Stay in your place!
    Reste à ta place !
    Expresses taking advantage of a situation.
    We are going to the party tonight!
    On va à la fête ce soir !