French Phrase
Super, de là, passe par l'arche.
Meaning
The speaker is enthusiastically confirming something and then giving a short direction: “Great, from there, go through the arch.” It’s a concise way to point someone toward a landmark while expressing approval.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re guiding someone in a casual setting—perhaps a friend exploring a historic quarter, a tour group, or a colleague navigating a campus. The tone is informal and upbeat, suitable for spoken French among peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Super,delà,passeparl'arche.
Super (interjection)
Used informally to express approval or enthusiasm, similar to “Great!” in English.
de là (prepositional phrase)
Literally “from there”; often used in directions to indicate the starting point.
passe (imperative)
Second‑person singular imperative of the verb *passer* (to go through, to pass).
par (preposition)
Means “through” or “by” when indicating the route taken.
l' (elision)
The definite article *le* or *la* drops the vowel before a word that begins with a vowel or mute ‘h’, becoming *l'*.
arche (noun)
A feminine noun meaning “arch”; the phrase *l'arche* refers to a specific arch previously known in the context.
🗨In Conversation
Où est la sortie du jardin?
Where is the garden exit?
Super, de là, passe par l'arche.
Great, from there, go through the arch.
✕Common Mistakes
Super, de là, passez par l'arche.
The imperative for “you (plural) or you (formal)” is *passez*; here we need the singular informal *passe*.
Super, de là, passe par la arche.
When a feminine noun begins with a vowel, the article *la* elides to *l'*; writing *la arche* is incorrect.
Super, du, passe par l'arche.
The correct contraction of *de le* is *du*; however, in this phrase we need *de là* (from there), not *du*.
↔Alternatives
Parfait, à partir de là, passe par l'arche.
Perfect, from there, go through the arch.
Très bien, depuis cet endroit, traverse l'arche.
Very good, from that spot, cross the arch.
Ok, à partir de là, passe sous l'arche.
Ok, from there, go under the arch.
Cultural Tip
In French, “Super” is a very common, informal way to show enthusiasm—think of it as the French equivalent of “Awesome!” When giving directions, French speakers often use short, imperative phrases like *passe par…* rather than longer sentences. Also, note that *l'arche* could refer to any archway, but in historic towns it often points to a well‑known monument, so the listener is expected to recognize it.