IL Y A - How to say "there is" or "there are" in French.

'Il y a' is a versatile French expression meaning 'there is' or 'there are'. It uses the verb 'avoir' and can be applied in various tenses, including past and future. The tutorial covers its usage in affirmative, negative, and temporal contexts, providing examples and explaining grammatical nuances.

What does the French expression 'Il y a' mean?

• It means 'to have'.

• It means 'there is' or 'there are'.

• It means 'he has'.

• It means 'to be'.

Which verb is used with 'Il y a' to form past and future tenses?

• être

• avoir

• faire

• aller

How do you say 'there will be' in French using 'Il y a'?

• Il y aura

• Il y a eu

• Il y a

• Il y avait

In a negative sentence with 'Il y a', where is 'ne' placed?

• Before 'il'

• After 'y'

• Before 'y'

• After 'a'

What article is used in negative sentences with 'Il y a'?

• la

• du

• des

• de

How do you express '10 years ago' in French using 'Il y a'?

• Il y a 10 années

• Il y a 10 ans

• Il y a 10 jours

• Il y a 10 mois

What does 'Il y a longtemps' mean?

• For a long time

• In a long time

• Since a long time

• A long time ago