There (en. There)

/ðɛr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a specific location.
He is over there, behind the tree.
Il est là-bas, derrière l'arbre.
Used to show the existence of something.
There is a solution to this problem.
Il y a une solution à ce problème.
To draw attention to something.
Look, there is an interesting sign!
Regarde, il y a un signe intéressant!

Etymology

Origin of the Old English 'ðær', related to the Germanic languages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there you go
There you go, that’s what I meant.
there you go
over there
Over there, at that place.
over there
there is no place like home
Nowhere is like home.
there is no place like home

Related Words

here
Indicates a nearby place.
here
where
Used to ask questions about a location.
where
everywhere
Indicates all places.
everywhere

Slang Meanings

A relaxed place.
Let's meet at Max's, that's where it’s happening.
On se retrouve chez Max, c'est là que ça se passe.
To refer to a specific place in a casual way.
The bar over there is (really) cool.
Le bar là-bas est (trop) cool.