French Conversation · Level 129
42 words
French word
là-dessus
Pronunciation
IPA/ladəsy/
Meaning
- adverbabout it
Example
Qu'en penses-tu là-dessus ?
What do you think about it?
More examples
Nous avons déjà parlé là-dessus.
We have already talked about that.
Core concept
A finger returns to the point just mentioned in a conversation, marking it as the subject of a comment or opinion.
Common phrases
discuter là-dessus
discuss that
revenir là-dessus
come back to that
prendre une décision là-dessus
make a decision about that
Similar words
à propos: Used to say something related to the topic under discussion.
à ce sujet: Used to address a specific point concerning the topic.
à ce propos: Used to add a comment or reaction to something just said.
Definition in French
Expression adverbiale qui renvoie à ce qui vient d'être dit pour commenter ou demander un avis, équivalente à «à propos de cela».
Word origin
Là-dessus combines là, meaning "there," with dessus, meaning "on top" or "above," and a spatial expression later extended to refer to a matter in discourse.
Usage tips
- Là-dessus is often placed after a verb or at the end of a question, as in "Qu'en penses-tu là-dessus ?"; "à ce sujet" is a more neutral alternative.
Other meanings
- on top of itadverb
Opposites
- là-dessousunderneathadverb