"Cette année-là"

"Cette année-là" translates to "that year" in English and is used to refer to a specific year being discussed in a narrative or historical context. It situates an event or a series of events within a particular year, helping to establish a timeline. The phrase is often used in storytelling, history, or literature to indicate a point in time that is significant to the subject being described. It provides clarity and helps the reader or listener understand the chronological order of events without needing exact dates.