Plaça (en. Place)

pla.t͡sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A public location or open space in the city.
The village plaza is always lively on Sundays.
La plaça du village est toujours animée le dimanche.
A gathering place.
They always meet at the plaza to chat.
Ils se retrouvent toujours à la plaça pour discuter.
A designated space for a certain type of activity.
There is a plaza for open-air concerts.
Il y a une plaça pour les concerts en plein air.

Etymology

From Catalan 'plaza', meaning place or space.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public plaza
An open space accessible to the public, often a center of urban life.
plaça publique
go to the plaza
To go to a meeting place or event.
aller à la plaça
feel at home in the plaza
To feel comfortable or safe in a place.
se sentir à sa plaça

Related Words

place
A general term to designate a space or a location.
place
space
A physical or metaphorical space.
espace
site
A specific place, often designated for an activity.
site

Slang Meanings

A very busy spot
This plaza is always full of people, it's the best in the center.
Cette plaça est toujours pleine de monde, c'est la meilleure au centre.
A place to relax
We go to the plaza to chill after work.
On va à la plaça pour chiller après le boulot.