French phrase

Il y a ~.

Meaning

There's ___.

When to use it

States that something exists or is present. This is a natural, common form in conversation.

Example dialogue

Il y a du pain sur la table.

There's some bread on the table.

Je vais en prendre.

I'm going to take some.

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