French Grammar: The Expression [IL Y A] – Basics

… Identify: French Grammar: The Expression [IL Y A] – Basics la grammaire française: l’expression [il y a] – une introduction The expression IL Y A is comprised of the words IL (“it”) + Y (“there”) + A (“has” – from AVOIR). IL Y A has many functions. Most commonly, it identifies the existence of people, […]

French Grammar: The Expression [IL Y A] + Time

… Identify: French Grammar: The Expression [IL Y A] + Time la grammaire française: [il y a] et le temps The expression IL Y A means there is / there are.  But IL Y A  can also be used to tell how long “ago” something happened! Review: LEAF French Grammar: The Expression “IL Y A” […]

French Grammar: The Adverbial Pronoun [Y]

Identify: French Grammar: The Adverbial Pronoun [Y] la grammaire française: le pronom adverbial [Y] The adverbial pronoun “y” is used to refer to places or things (but never to people!) that have already been mentioned.  It often means “there”.  “Y” is pronounced like the French letter “i” (like the sound ‘ee’ in the English word […]