Là-bas (en. Over there)

/la bɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Refers to a distant place relative to the speaker.

Look over there, there's a rainbow.

Regarde là-bas, il y a un arc-en-ciel.

Used to describe a position in space.

The mountains are over there, in the distance.

Les montagnes se trouvent là-bas, au loin.

Employed in a figurative sense to indicate a state or condition.

It seems that over there, life is calmer.

Il semble que là-bas, la vie soit plus tranquille.

From the French 'là' (indicating a place) and 'bas' (indicating a distance or a lower level).

over there in the world

Indicates a distant or specific place in the world.

là-bas dans le monde

look over there

Invitation to direct one's gaze towards a far point.

regardez là-bas

down there at the back

Refers to a distant place, often in a closed space.

là-bas au fond

there it is over there

Indicates something visible even from a distance.

voilà là-bas

here

Indicates a place close to the speaker.

ici

there

Indicates a place less distant than 'over there'.

là

near

Indicates proximity to another place.

près

A place where one relaxes or meets friends.

We're going to hang out over there tonight.

On va traîner là-bas ce soir.

A mysterious or hidden place.

Have you heard about that spot over there?

T'as entendu parler de ce spot là-bas?