là voilà vs la voilà ?

Paul S.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

"Ah, la voilà !"

Would "là voilà" be an acceptable alternative to la voilà in this context ?

I've checked reverso and it appears it might be a usable locution.

Thanks. Paul.

Asked 3 months ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

La voilá is correct. It means "There she is!" Là voilá is incorrect because you already have "there" in voilà. You don't need another là.

Like13 months ago

"Ah, la voilà !"

Would "là voilà" be an acceptable alternative to la voilà in this context ?

I've checked reverso and it appears it might be a usable locution.

Thanks. Paul.

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