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More about using à
- à is a very handy preposition and can cover a number of different meanings in English.
- It can mean 'to' or 'at' when talking about directions:
À la Place de la Fontance, tournez à gauche
At the Fountain Square, turn (to the) left - à is also used to talk about where you're going, meaning 'to':
Hakim va à Paris
Hakim's going to Paris - Or it can describe where you are, meaning 'in' :
Hakim est à Paris
Hakim's in Paris - à can also describe what something is used for:
une tasse à thé
un verre à vin
a teacup (literally 'a cup for tea')
a wine glass (literally 'a glass for wine') - You can also use à to describe the style or way something is done.
You'll see this a lot in recipes or names of popular dishes:
Haricots à la provençale
Provencal-style beans (with tomatoes, olive oil and garlic)
Côte de bœuf à l'anglaise
English style beef (on the bone)
