la
/la/
the (feminine singular definite article)
La voiture est rapide.
The car is fast.
formal
The feminine singular definite article used to specify a particular noun.
J'ai vu la femme hier.
I saw the woman yesterday.
Used before feminine singular nouns.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
Always use 'la' before feminine singular nouns, e.g., 'la table' (the table).
Gold Rule
Contractions
'La' contracts to 'l before vowels, e.g., 'l''école' (the school).
Word Origin
From Old French 'la', from Latin 'illa' (that one).
Usage Notes
Used before feminine singular nouns. Contractions like 'l(e.g., 'l''école') occur before vowels.
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