How to Say ‘Some space / availability’ in French
De la place
duh lah plahs
[duh lah plahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [De la place] literally means 'some space,' but in restaurant talk it often means availability. You will hear the same idea in hotels and trains too.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
some / any
Part of the expression 'de la place', meaning available space.
Dans « De la place », « De » fait partie de l'expression pour parler d'espace.
In “De la place,” “De” is part of the expression used to talk about space.
la
[lah]
the
A feminine singular definite article, here part of a set phrase.
Dans « De la place », « la » accompagne le nom féminin « place ».
In “De la place,” “la” goes with the feminine noun “place.”
place
[plahs]
space / room
In a restaurant, this means available seating or room.
Dans « De la place », « place » signifie qu'il y a de la disponibilité.
In “De la place,” “place” means there is availability.
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