Why la and not ici

Carl C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

We were asked to translate from English "nights when you are not here." The answer is "les soirs ou tu n'est pas la." I don't have accents on my keyboard." Why "la" and not "ici"? Is "ici" a correct alternative?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "(Scary) Bedtime stories"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

Asked 4 years ago

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Carl,

The word 'ici' is given as an alternative for 'là' in the exercise. I am afraid they are used very loosely in French.

As for accents take a look at the Kwiziq page which should help you out.

In the meantime,

Bonne Continuation!

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/blog/best-way-type-french-accents-windows-linux/

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Carl C. asked:

Why la and not ici

We were asked to translate from English "nights when you are not here." The answer is "les soirs ou tu n'est pas la." I don't have accents on my keyboard." Why "la" and not "ici"? Is "ici" a correct alternative?

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