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là-bas

over there

adverb lah-BAH Common
Travel & Places Directions

Usage Note

Là-bas specifies a location at a distance from the speaker, equivalent to 'over there' or 'down there.' It contrasts with ici (here) and simple là (there, nearby). The element bas ('low, down') suggests a place further away or below, though it is used for any distant location regardless of elevation.

Examples

"Regarde là-bas, c'est incroyable!"

Natural Translation

Look over there, it is incredible!

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