How to Say ‘Some space / a spot’ in French
De la place
duh lah plahs
[duh lah plahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Place here means "room" or "space," not "place" as in location. French loves this little false friend trap!
🇫🇷 In France: In class bookings, de la place is the standard way to say there is availability.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
some
Part of the partitive expression de la, used for an unspecified amount.
De la place est encore disponible dans la salle.
There is still some space available in the room.
la
[lah]
the
A feminine singular article; here part of de la place meaning space.
La place près de la fenêtre est libre.
The spot near the window is free.
place
[plahs]
space
Room or availability, such as open spots in a class.
Il y a de la place dans ce cours.
There is space in this class.
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