French Phrase
Il y a des chariots à bagages par là.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that luggage carts are available nearby, typically in a public place like an airport or train station. It combines the existence construction 'Il y a' with a specific location indicator 'par là'.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to point a traveler to the place where they can find luggage carts, for example when answering a question like 'Where can I get a cart?' in an airport, train station, or hotel lobby.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilyadeschariotsàbagagesparlà
Il y a
The impersonal expression used to indicate existence, equivalent to 'there is/are' in English.
des
Indefinite plural article meaning 'some' or 'any', used before plural nouns.
chariots à bagages
A compound noun where 'à' links the noun 'chariot' with its purpose 'bagages' (luggage).
par là
An adverbial phrase meaning 'over there' or 'in that direction', often used to point out a location.
🗨In Conversation
Où sont les chariots à bagages ?
Where are the luggage carts?
Il y a des chariots à bagages par là.
There are luggage carts over there.
✕Common Mistakes
Il est des chariots à bagages par là.
Use 'Il y a' for existence; 'Il est' is used for describing a subject.
Il y a des chariots à bagage par là.
The noun 'bagage' must stay plural when referring to multiple pieces of luggage.
Il y a des chariots à bagages par ici.
'Par ici' means 'this way' (near the speaker), while 'par là' points away from the speaker.
↔Alternatives
Vous trouverez des chariots à bagages ici.
You will find luggage carts here.
Des chariots à bagages sont disponibles à cet endroit.
Luggage carts are available at that spot.
Il y a des chariots à bagages à proximité.
There are luggage carts nearby.
Cultural Tip
In French airports and major train stations, luggage carts are usually placed near the check‑in counters or the main entrance. The phrase 'par là' is informal but perfectly natural when you point with your hand. In more formal announcements you might hear 'à proximité' or 'au coin de la salle d’attente'.