Celle-là (en. That one)

/sɛl la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

pronoun

Used to talk about a person or thing already mentioned or identifiable.

Look at that one, it's beautiful.

Regarde celle-là, elle est magnifique.

Indicates a distance or distinction in relation to a referent.

I prefer that one to this one.

Je préfère celle-là à celle-ci.

Used to designate a specific option or choice in a group.

I'm going to take that one, not the other.

Je vais prendre celle-là, pas l'autre.

Formation of the French demonstrative pronoun, combining 'celle' and the word 'là' which indicates distance.

that one

Used to reference a particular option.

celle-là

take that one

Expression used to choose an option.

prends celle-là

I prefer that one

Indicates a preference for an option.

je préfère celle-là

this

Neutral demonstrative pronoun.

this one

Feminine demonstrative pronoun, designating a nearby thing.

celle-ci

that one

Similar form indicating distance.

celle-là

Used to refer to a woman in a familiar way.

Look at that one, she's so stylish.

Regarde celle-là, elle est trop stylée.

Referencing an appealing choice.

Between these two, I would take that one.

Entre ces deux là, je prendrais celle-là.