adverb

là-bas

there

Cela désigne un endroit qui n’est pas ici, mais plus loin.

The French phrase "là-bas" means "over there" or "down there" in English. It indicates a place that is somewhat distant from both the speaker and the listener.

Explanation:

"là" means "there," referring to a place that is not here.
Adding "bas" (which means "low" or "down") to form "là-bas" emphasizes a location further away, often implying some distance or separation.

Usage:

It is used to point out a distant place compared to the immediate surroundings.
Example: "Regarde là-bas, il y a un oiseau." — "Look over there, there is a bird."

Synonyms and differences:

là: simply means "there," can refer to a place near or far, less specific about distance.
là-bas: more specific, indicates a place more distant or down from the speaker’s position.
ici: means "here," indicating a place close to the speaker.
ailleurs: means "elsewhere," indicating an unspecified other place away from here.

In summary, "là-bas" is used to indicate a place a bit farther away than just "there" (là), used spatially to point out something not close but visible or understood as away from the immediate location.