Languages › French What Is the Là- French Prefix? Learn how this adverbial prefix is appropriately used Print Catherine Delahaye / Getty Images French Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Resources For Teachers By ThoughtCo Team Updated on January 05, 2020 The adverbial French prefix là- can be added to certain adverbs of place to mean "there" or "that." The opposite of là- is ci-, which means "here" or "this." Adverbs Where là- Can Be Added This is the complete list: Read More How and When to Use French Adverbs By ThoughtCo Team là-haut up there là-bas down there, over there là-dessus on top of that là-dessous under that là-devant in front of that là-derrière behind that là-dedans inside that là-dehors outside (of) that Là- can also be added to one other adverb: là-mêmeright there, in that very place Note: As it can only be added to adverbs, là- is less flexible than its antonym ci-. Grammatical Agreement There is never any agreement with the adverbs attached to là-. Qui est cette fille là-bas?Who is that girl over there? J'ai trouvé les clés là-haut.I found the keys up there. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Team, ThoughtCo. "What Is the Là- French Prefix?" ThoughtCo, Dec. 6, 2021, thoughtco.com/la-french-prefix-1371353. Team, ThoughtCo. (2021, December 6). What Is the Là- French Prefix? Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/la-french-prefix-1371353 Team, ThoughtCo. "What Is the Là- French Prefix?" ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/la-french-prefix-1371353 (accessed April 19, 2024). copy citation By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies