place/plas/
noun · A1 · Frequency 373
nounfeminine
Meanings
square, public place
Refers to a square or public open space in a city.
place, space, location
Refers generally to a specific or abstract location or space.
seat, position
Refers to a seat or position that can be occupied.
Examples
La place devant la mairie accueille un marché chaque samedi matin.
The square in front of the town hall hosts a market every Saturday morning.
Cette valise prend trop de place dans le coffre de la voiture.
This suitcase takes up too much space in the car trunk.
J'ai réservé une place près de la fenêtre pour le spectacle de ce soir.
I reserved a seat near the window for tonight's show.
Collocations
- une place publiquea public square
- une place assisea seat
Common mistakes
un place
une place
The noun place is feminine, so the article should be the feminine form une.
prendre la place
prendre une place
When expressing 'to take a seat/position', place is usually preceded by the indefinite article une rather than the definite article la.
Related words
synonymendroitplace, spot (specified area)
synonymlieuplace
nounfeminine
Meanings
square, public place
Refers to a square or public open space in a city.
place, space, location
Refers generally to a specific or abstract location or space.
seat, position
Refers to a seat or position that can be occupied.
Examples
Les places du village accueillent un marché chaque samedi matin.
The village squares host a market every Saturday morning.
Les places disponibles dans le parking sont réservées aux visiteurs.
The available spaces in the parking lot are reserved for visitors.
Les places au balcon offrent une bonne vue sur la scène.
The seats in the balcony offer a good view of the stage.
Collocations
- une place publiquea public square
- une place assisea seat
Common mistakes
un place
une place
The noun place is feminine, so the article should be the feminine form une.
prendre la place
prendre une place
When expressing 'to take a seat/position', place is usually preceded by the indefinite article une rather than the definite article la.
Related words
synonymendroitplace, spot (specified area)
synonymlieuplace