Here are some of the most common ways "à" is translated:
Prepositions:
* To: "J'ai envoyé une lettre à ma mère." (I sent a letter to my mother.)
* At: "Je suis arrivé à l'aéroport à 8h." (I arrived at the airport at 8am.)
* In: "J'habite à Paris." (I live in Paris.)
* On: "Je suis né à New York." (I was born on New York.)
* By: "Il est arrivé à vélo." (He arrived by bicycle.)
* For: "J'ai acheté un cadeau à ma sœur." (I bought a gift for my sister.)
Part of Expressions:
* À la: This is often used to mean "in the style of" or "in the manner of"
* À l'aide de: With the help of...
* À côté de: Next to...
* À cause de: Because of...
* À part de: Except for...
* À partir de: From...
To figure out the best English translation, it's crucial to consider the context and the surrounding words.
For example:
* "J'ai acheté un livre à la librairie." This would translate to "I bought a book at the bookstore."
* "Il est arrivé à vélo." This would translate to "He arrived by bicycle."
Let me know if you have a specific sentence or phrase where you need help understanding the meaning of "à." I'd be happy to help!