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là-haut

up there

adverb lah-OH Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

upstairs

Usage Note

Là-haut indicates a position that is higher up, whether physically (in the sky, on a shelf, upstairs) or figuratively (in heaven). It contrasts with là-bas ('down there / over there'). The hyphen is mandatory in standard French spelling. In religious or poetic contexts it often refers to 'up above' in the heavenly sense.

Examples

"Regarde là-haut, c'est une étoile."

Natural Translation

Look up there, it's a star.

Literal Translation

Look there-up it-is a star

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