Mot-là (en. Word there)

/mo la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A word mentioned before or in context.
That word is difficult to pronounce.
Ce mot-là est difficile à prononcer.
Designation of a particular word during a conversation.
I did not understand that word.
Je n'ai pas compris ce mot-là.

Etymology

Derived from the French "mot," meaning a term or unit of language, and from the adverb "là," indicating a specific referent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that word
it refers to that word mentioned
ce mot-là
let's say that word
let’s use that specific term
disons ce mot-là
in other words
to rephrase using another word
en d'autres mots

Related Words

word
Unit of language, term, or word.
mot
language
Communication system composed of words and rules.
langage
expression
Formulation of an idea or feeling based on words.
expression

Slang Meanings

A word used in a familiar or informal way in conversation.
You know, that word is just jargon.
Tu sais, ce mot-là, c'est juste du jargon.
A term that can be interpreted in a humorous or twisted sense.
He used that word to joke around.
Il a utilisé ce mot-là pour rigoler.