La (en. There)
/la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Article that designates a feminine noun.
The car is red.
La voiture est rouge.
Used to refer to a woman.
The young girl is reading a book.
La jeune fille lit un livre.
Can introduce a complement.
I am going to the swimming pool.
Je vais à la piscine.
Etymology
From Latin 'illa', meaning 'that one'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
out of reach
Situated at a distance such that it is impossible to reach.
hors de portée
out of the ordinary
Exceptional, remarkable.
hors du commun
out of the question
Unacceptable, impossible.
hors de question
Related Words
special edition
Special edition of a magazine or book.
hors-série
offline
Not connected to the Internet.
hors-ligne
Slang Meanings
Something that is not normal or goes beyond normal limits.
His attitude was really out of the ordinary.
Son attitude était vraiment hors du commun.
Referring to something that is far removed from reality.
What he proposes is really out of reach.
Ce qu'il propose, c'est vraiment hors de portée.