Placé (en. Place)
/plɑse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Space or position given to someone or something.
He found a place to sit on the train.
Il a trouvé une place pour s'asseoir dans le train.
State of something that is positioned.
The place for the books on the shelf is well organized.
La place des livres sur l'étagère est bien organisée.
adjective
Refers to something that has been put in a specific location.
The items are all placed on the table.
Les articles sont tous placés sur la table.
Etymology
From the verb 'placer', coming from the Latin 'placere' meaning 'to have a place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take one's place
To occupy a designated spot or role.
prendre sa place
to make room
To free up space or make room for something.
faire place
to be in one's place
To be in the right context or role.
être à sa place
Related Words
place
To put something in a certain spot.
placer
location
Specific place occupied by something.
emplacement
position
Place occupied by an object or a person.
position
Slang Meanings
To be in the right social situation.
He took his place in the circle of friends.
Il a pris sa place dans le groupe de copains.
To have a slot or an appointment.
I reserved my spot at the concert.
J'ai réservé ma place au concert.