Places (en. Places)

/plɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A defined space or locality.
There are several places in this park.
Il y a plusieurs places dans ce parc.
Land or site occupied by a person or group.
The seats are reserved for the concert.
Les places sont réservées pour le concert.
Position or role within a given framework.
He took his place on the committee.
Il a pris sa place au sein du comité.

Etymology

From the Latin 'locus', which means place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take a seat
To sit or settle in a spot.
prenez place
give up your seat
To give one's seat to someone else.
donner sa place
places to win
Opportunities to obtain a space or position.
places à gagner

Related Words

locality
A term referring to a defined spot.
localité
location
A specific place where something is located.
emplacement
situation
The context or position of a person or thing.
situation

Slang Meanings

Job
He found a good place in a startup.
Il a trouvé une bonne place dans une startup.
Seat
I had to fight for a spot on the train.
J'ai dû me battre pour une place dans le train.