Nuit-là (en. That night)

/nɥi la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Designates a specific night in relation to another.
That night, we heard strange noises.
La nuit-là, nous avons entendu des bruits étranges.
Expresses a memorable or significant night.
I will always remember that night when everything changed.
Je me souviendrai toujours de la nuit-là où tout a changé.

Etymology

Composed of the words 'night' and 'there', indicating a temporal location.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that night, everything changed
Indicates that a significant event occurred that night.
la nuit-là, tout a changé
memory of that night
Reminder of a significant event that took place during that night.
souvenir de la nuit-là

Related Words

night
A 24-hour period that ends at dawn.
nuit
dark night
A night without stars or moon.
nuit noire
starry night
A night with many visible stars.
nuit étoilée

Slang Meanings

A night of partying or disorder.
We spent that night partying until morning.
On a passé une nuit-là à faire la fête jusqu'au matin.
A night of dating or love.
That night was magical with her.
Cette nuit-là, c'était magique avec elle.