Bedeutung
To indicate a location at some distance.
Kultureller Hintergrund
French speakers often use a subtle head nod or a full-hand gesture to point, rather than a single finger. In Quebec, you might hear 'là-bas' used in the same way, but sometimes with a more relaxed pronunciation. In many West African countries, 'là-bas' is used similarly, but often with more emphasis on the distance. Usage is standard and follows the same rules as in France.
Use your hands
French speakers use gestures. When you say 'là-bas', point with your whole hand.
Be polite
Avoid pointing with just your index finger, as it can be seen as aggressive.
Bedeutung
To indicate a location at some distance.
Use your hands
French speakers use gestures. When you say 'là-bas', point with your whole hand.
Be polite
Avoid pointing with just your index finger, as it can be seen as aggressive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct location marker.
Je vois mon ami _____, près de la porte.
Since the friend is near the door (away from the speaker), 'là-bas' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Là-bas' cannot be used for something in your hand.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are pointing at a mountain in the distance.
Mountains are far away, so 'là-bas' is appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJe vois mon ami _____, près de la porte.
Since the friend is near the door (away from the speaker), 'là-bas' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Là-bas' cannot be used for something in your hand.
You are pointing at a mountain in the distance.
Mountains are far away, so 'là-bas' is appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is strictly for physical space.
It is an adverb, so it has no gender.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ici
contrastHere
Là
contrastThere
Tout là-bas
builds onWay over there
Au loin
similarIn the distance
