Il y a un bébé
There is a baby
Language note: The phrase 'il y a' is used for 'there is' or 'there are', a very common phrase in French.
Culture note: Observing daily life scenes like a baby in a shop is part of the light-hearted storytelling in 'Amélie'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Il
[eel]
There
Indicates the presence or existence of something.
Il y a un chat dans le jardin.
There is a cat in the garden.
y
[ee ya]
there
Often part of the expression 'il y a' indicating existence.
Il y a de la neige partout.
There is snow everywhere.
a
[ah]
is
Indicates the state of being, used with 'il y a'.
Il y a du vent aujourd'hui.
It is windy today.
un
[uhn]
a
Used to refer to a singular item.
Un livre est sur la table.
A book is on the table.
bébé
[bay-bay]
baby
A very young child, typically under a year old.
Un bébé dort paisiblement.
A baby is sleeping peacefully.
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