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place
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. l'endroit (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
We visit the same place every summer.Nous visitons le même endroit chaque été.
b. le lieu (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This is the ideal place to stop and camp for the night.C’est le lieu idéal pour s'arrêter et camper pour la nuit.
a. la maison (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The Sanders' new place is beautiful. They even have a pool!La nouvelle maison des Sanders est merveilleuse. Ils ont même une piscine !
b. l'appartement (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I saw Caroline's new place last weekend.J'ai vu le nouvel appartement de Caroline le week-end dernier.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Is this your place? - Yes. I’ve been living here for 20 years.C'est ici que vous habitez ? - Oui. Je vis là depuis 20 ans.
Why don't we all go to my place for dinner?Et si on allait tous dîner chez moi ?
3. (seat)
a. la place (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Please take your places. The show is about to start.Veuillez prendre vos places. Le spectacle va commencer.
4. (spot)
a. la place (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I'd like to get some water, but I don't want to lose my place in line.J'aimerais aller chercher de l'eau, mais je ne veux pas perdre ma place dans la file d'attente.
a. la place (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Where's my mug? It's not in its usual place.Où est mon mug ? Il n'est pas à sa place habituelle.
a. la page (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Dang it! I dropped my book and lost my place.Mince ! J'ai fait tomber mon livre et j'ai perdu ma page.
a. le couvert (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
How many places should I set for lunch?Combien de couverts devrais-je mettre pour le déjeuner ?
8. (job)
a. le poste (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Selma's new place at the company suits her perfectly.Le nouveau poste de Selma dans l'entreprise lui convient parfaitement.
a. la place (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Tarek is proud of getting second place in the tournament.Tarek est fier d’avoir décroché la deuxième place au tournoi.
b. la position (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The Green Party candidate is in third place in the polls.Le candidat des Verts est en troisième position dans les sondages.
10. (figurative) (personal circumstances)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. la place (F) (figurative)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Try to put yourself in my place.Essayez de vous mettre à ma place.
11. (prerogative)
a. le rôle (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
It's not your place to decide what Leon should do.Ce n'est pas votre rôle de décider ce que Leon doit faire.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
12. (to put)
13. (to estimate)
a. fixer
The medical examiner placed the time of death at 10 a.m.Le médecin légiste a fixé l’heure du décès à 10 heures du matin.
14. (commerce)
a. passer
Our clients placed a new order at the trade show.Nos clients ont passé une nouvelle commande pendant le salon.
15. (to assign)
a. placer
They placed the boy in an orphanage at the age of three.On a placé le garçon dans un orphelinat à l'âge de trois ans.
16. (to recognize)
a. reconnaître
I couldn't place Niall when he first greeted me.Je n’ai pas reconnu Niall quand il m'a salué.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. se classer
I placed fifth in my first race.Je me suis classé cinquième lors de ma première course.
Conjugations
Indicative of "place"
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