French phrase
Y a-t-il ~ dans ~ ?
Meaning
Is there ___ in ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something is present in a place. It is polite and slightly formal, though common in everyday speech.
Example dialogue
Y a-t-il du pain dans le frigo ?
Is there any bread in the fridge?
Oui, il y a du pain.
Yes, there is some bread.