French Phrase
Oui, y a des cabines individuelles.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that there are private or single‑person cabins available, for example in a hotel, spa, or ski resort. The phrase is informal because the subject “il” of the expression “il y a” is omitted.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks whether a place offers separate cabins, such as a receptionist, a tour guide, or a friend planning a trip. It works in both spoken and casual written French.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,yadescabinesindividuelles.
Oui
A simple affirmative answer meaning “yes”.
il y a → y a
The impersonal expression “il y a” (there is/are) can drop the subject pronoun “il” in informal spoken French, leaving just “y a”.
des (indefinite plural article)
Used before a plural noun when you refer to some, but not all, of that thing.
Adjective placement
Most adjectives, including “individuel(le)”, follow the noun they modify: “cabines individuelles”.
Agreement
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun (feminine plural → “individuelles”).
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce qu’il y a des cabines individuelles ?
Are there individual cabins?
Oui, y a des cabines individuelles.
Yes, there are individual cabins.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, y a des cabines individuel.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun “cabines”.
Oui, y a des cabines individuelles.
In very formal contexts you should keep the subject pronoun: “Il y a…”.
Oui, il y a des cabines individuelles.
While grammatically correct, saying “Oui, il y a…” after a question that already contains “il y a” can sound redundant in casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Oui, il y a des cabines privées.
Yes, there are private cabins.
Oui, nous disposons de cabines individuelles.
Yes, we have individual cabins.
Oui, il y a des cabines séparées.
Yes, there are separate cabins.
Cultural Tip
In French, the impersonal “il y a” is extremely common for stating existence. In everyday speech the “il” is often dropped, especially after a short affirmative like “Oui”. However, in formal writing you should keep the full form “Il y a…”. Also, “cabine individuelle” is the usual term in ski resorts and wellness centers, while “chambre privée” is more typical for hotels.