How to Say ‘There is still space.’ in French
Il reste de la place.
eel rest duh lah plahs
[eel rest duh lah plahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Very useful expression for availability. More natural in English as "There's still room" or "There are still spots available."
🇫🇷 In France: Small French studios often limit numbers, so hearing this is good news for your yoga plans.
Phrase Breakdown
Il reste
eel rest
There is left / There remains
Used to say that something is still available.
Il reste du pain.
There is still bread left.
Words in this phrase
Il
[eel]
it
Used impersonally here in the sense of there is or there remains.
Il reste plusieurs tapis disponibles.
There are several mats still available.
reste
[rest]
remains
Means is left or remains available.
Il reste peu de temps avant le cours.
There is little time left before the class.
De la place
duh lah plahs
Some space / a spot / room
Refers to availability of room or seating.
Il y a de la place ici.
There is space here.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
some
Part of de la, showing an unspecified amount.
De la place est libre au fond de la salle.
There is some space free at the back of the room.
la
[lah]
the
A feminine singular article; here it forms the phrase de la place.
La place à gauche est occupée.
The spot on the left is occupied.
place
[plahs]
space
Availability or room left in a class.
Cette place est parfaite pour le yoga.
This spot is perfect for yoga.
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