1. "There is/are": This is the most common translation when "il y a" is used to indicate the existence of something.
* Example: "Il y a un chat dans le jardin." (There is a cat in the garden.)
2. "Ago": This translation is used when "il y a" indicates a period of time in the past.
* Example: "Il y a deux jours, j'ai vu un film." (Two days ago, I saw a movie.)
3. "There are": This translation is used when "il y a" introduces a list of items.
* Example: "Il y a des pommes, des oranges et des bananes dans le panier." (There are apples, oranges, and bananas in the basket.)
It's important to pay attention to the surrounding words and the context of the sentence to determine the most accurate English translation of "il y a".