Voilà maintenant on est devant le petit kiosque à journaux, juste à l'entrée du métro.
Now we're at the newspaper kiosk by the métro.
Language note: Combining 'voilà' and 'maintenant' emphasizes immediate presence in storytelling.
Culture note: This sentence captures the essence of strolling through Paris with charming, everyday sights.
Context: Their walk has taken them to a familiar location, where they usually part ways.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Voilà
[vwala]
Here
Introduces a scene or a situation.
Voilà ce que j'ai trouvé.
Here is what I found.
maintenant
[mɛ̃tənɑ̃]
now
Currently or at the present moment in time.
Maintenant, nous devons partir.
Now, we have to leave.
on
[ɔ̃]
we
Used to refer collectively to a group including the speaker.
On mange ensemble ce soir.
We are eating together tonight.
est
[ɛ]
are
Indicates being or existence in a place or condition.
Nous sommes ici.
We are here.
devant
[də.vɑ̃]
in front of
Located ahead or ahead of a point.
Il y a un marché devant le parc.
There is a market in front of the park.
le
[lə]
the
Used to identify a specific thing.
Le chat miaule.
The cat meows.
petit
[pə.ti]
small
Refers to size, indicating something little.
Le petit chien joue dans le jardin.
The small dog plays in the garden.
kiosque
[kjɔsk]
kiosk
A small structure where items are sold.
Le kiosque de la place vend des journaux.
The square's kiosk sells newspapers.
à
[a]
at
Denotes a specific position.
Rendez-vous à l'entrée du parc.
Meet at the park entrance.
journaux
[ʒuʁ.no]
newspapers
Publications that provide daily news and other material.
Il aime lire les journaux du matin.
He likes to read the morning newspapers.
juste
[ʒyst]
just
Exactly at the indicated point.
Juste derrière toi se trouve le bureau.
Just behind you is the desk.
à
[a]
at
Denotes a specific position.
Rendez-vous à l'entrée du parc.
Meet at the park entrance.
l'
[l]
the
A contraction of 'à le', used to specify.
L'entrée se situe par ici.
The entrance is located here.
entrée
[ɑ̃.tʁe]
entrance
A place for entering, typically an opening or doorway.
L'entrée du musée est très ancienne.
The museum's entrance is very old.
du
[dy]
of
Belonging to or related to.
Le toit du bâtiment est rouge.
The building's roof is red.
métro
[me.tʁo]
subway
Underground train system in cities.
Prenons le métro pour aller au centre-ville.
Let's take the subway to go downtown.
Phrase Parts
Voilà maintenant
On est devant le petit kiosque à journaux
Juste à l'entrée du métro
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