à
/a/Indicates location or destination, equivalent to 'at' or 'in' in English.
Je vais à Paris.
I am going to Paris.
Elle habite à Lyon.
She lives in Lyon.
Used to indicate a place or location where an action occurs or where someone is located.
Used to indicate a time or deadline, equivalent to 'by' in English.
Rendez-vous à 10h.
Appointment at 10 AM.
Le projet doit être terminé à vendredi.
The project must be completed by Friday.
Often used with specific times or dates to indicate a deadline or scheduled time.
Used to indicate a price or cost, equivalent to 'at' in English.
Ce livre coûte 20 euros à la librairie.
This book costs 20 euros at the bookstore.
Le billet est à 50 euros.
The ticket is at 50 euros.
Used to specify the price of an item or service.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'À' is often used with the definite article 'le' or 'la' to form contractions like 'au' (à + le) and 'à la' (à + la).
⚡Gold Rule
Contractions
Remember that 'à' contracts with the definite article to form 'au' (à + le) and 'à la' (à + la).
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'a', from Latin 'ad' meaning 'to' or 'toward'.
📝Usage Notes
The preposition 'à' is highly versatile and can indicate location, time, or price depending on context. It is one of the most common prepositions in French.