there was no
Il n’y avait que des femmes, des vieillards et des enfants.
There were only women, old men, and children.
— The Salt of the Earth (2014)
Il n’y avait pas suffisamment de preuves pour l’accuser.
There wasn’t enough evidence to accuse him.
Il allait bien, il n’y avait que son nez qui saignait.
He was fine; only his nose was bleeding.
— La strada (1954)
Mais là, les gens sont morts parce qu'il n’y avait pas de quoi manger.
But in this case, people died because there wasn't anything to eat.
— The Salt of the Earth (2014)
Il n’y avait personne pour l’achever !
There was no one to finish him off!
— Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba - Le film : La Forteresse infinie (2025)
Il n’y avait aucune sécurité, il n’y avait rien.
There was no security, there was nothing.
— The Salt of the Earth (2014)