à + a place?

John L.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

à + a place?

I was under the impression that we replace "à + a place" with "y", but the quiz gives "Elle pose les tasses sur la table." So "y" can replace any preposition + a place? Thanks.

This question relates to:French lesson "Y = There (French Adverbial Pronouns)"

Asked 8 years ago

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LauraKwiziq EditorCorrect answer

Bonjour J,

Yes, y can replace any preposition* that indicates a place: à, sur, dans, chez.

*Except de, which is replaced by en.

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John L.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Thanks, Laura. I think I'm clear on this, but is there a reason you single out "à + a place" in the lesson? Thanks.

Like08 years ago

LauraKwiziq Editor

Good point, I'll pass this on to Aurélie so she can add some other examples.

Like28 years ago

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher

Bonjour John ! The lesson has now been updated with new examples of cases with "sur, chez, dans". Merci et à bientôt !

Like08 years ago

John L. asked:

à + a place?

I was under the impression that we replace "à + a place" with "y", but the quiz gives "Elle pose les tasses sur la table." So "y" can replace any preposition + a place? Thanks.

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