What is la when translated from French to English?

"La" in French is a feminine definite article, meaning "the".

It's similar to "the" in English, but it is only used before feminine nouns.

Here are some examples:

* La maison (the house)

* La fille (the girl)

* La voiture (the car)

So, "la" itself doesn't translate into a single English word, but rather functions as part of a phrase.