il y a vs. Voilà

There are two forms called (il y a vs. Voilà), both of them can mean There is and there are in the english language! There is a difference between both of them!



I. The form ( il y a)

The form ( il y a) means - there is or there are)- in the english language! However, the form (il y a) indicates or gives the existence or presence of a person or thing! Too, it is also used in singular or plural nouns!


1. Il y a une carte sur le mur! There is a map on the wall!

Note: In this sentence, the form (il y a) indicates the existence a singular noun, which is (une carte). note that (une carte) is a thing!


2. Il y a une personne au restaurant! There is a person at the resturant.

Note: By this sentence, the form( il y a) indicates the presence of singular noun, which is (une personne). Note that( une personne) is a person!


3. Il y a cinq stylos sur la table! There are five pens on the table!

Note: In this sentence, the form ( il y a) indicates the existence of the plural noun, which is ( five pens)! Note that ( cinq stylos) are things!

# Special note: the form ( il y a) can be used with the negation
( ne.....pas).

Il n'y a pas des gens a la reunion!

There aren't any people at the meeting!


II. The form Voilà

The form Voilà is used to show or point people or things! It is also used with singular and plural nouns! The form (Voilà)also means- here is- in the english language!



1. Voilà une carte de France. Here's a map of France!

Note: In this sentence, the form (voilà) is indicating someone showing or pointing(une carte)-map, which is a singular noun!


2. Voilà Monsieur et Mme Dupont. There are Mr. and Mrs. Dupont!

Note: In this sentence, the form( voilà) is indicating someone pointing out (Monsieur and Mme Dupont),which are plural nouns!