place

/plas/

nounfeminineSing

space; room; available capacity

parking space, parking spot

Il n'y a pas assez de place dans la valise.

There isn't enough room in the suitcase.

Synonyms:espace, place disponible, espace libre

nounfeminineSing

seat (in a theatre, vehicle, etc.)

ticket (admission for an event) — often used with acheter/prendre

J'ai réservé deux places pour le concert de samedi.

I reserved two seats/tickets for Saturday's concert.

Synonyms:siège, billet (in context of admission)

nounfeminineSing

public square; plaza

On se retrouve sur la place devant l'église.

Let's meet at the square in front of the church.

Synonyms:esplanade, parvis

nounfeminineSing

position; role; place in a group or system (figurative)

Elle a finalement trouvé sa place dans l'équipe.

She finally found her place in the team.

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Place (f.) is a feminine noun with multiple meanings: a specific spot, a seat (e.g., in a theatre), space, or a public square.

It's used to refer to a physical location ("sur la place"), a seat ("une bonne place"), or available space ("faire de la place").

Examples: "La Place de la Concorde," "J'ai ma place pour le concert," "Il n'y a plus de place dans la voiture."

Place is a false friend; it doesn't mean a general "place" or "location" (for which *un endroit* or *un lieu* are better).

Don't confuse "prendre place" (to sit down) with "prendre une place" (to take a seat/spot).