French · Travel & Getting Around
"Town square" in French: place
la place
A town square in French is la place, feminine: la place du marché, on se retrouve sur la place. Place also means a seat or space — context tells square vs seat.
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How to pronounce place
Say it
plahs
/plas/
Place: plahs. Clear a; final ce soft. With article: lah plahs.
"Town square" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la place | the square / the seat / space Town square in this entry. | Town square in this entry. |
| sur la place | on the square Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
| la place du marché | the market square Named squares. | Named squares. |
| une place publique | a public square Civic space. | Civic space. |
How to use place in real life
- 1Meeting friends
On se retrouve sur la place à midi.
We'll meet on the square at noon.
Sur la place.
- 2Sightseeing
La place est pleine de terrasses.
The square is full of café terraces.
La place.
- 3Directions
Tourne à gauche après la place principale.
Turn left after the main square.
La place principale.
Mistakes English speakers make with place
Incorrect: Le place est grand.
Correct: La place est grande.
Place is feminine.
Incorrect: On se voit au square.
Correct: On se voit sur la place.
Use place for town square, not English square.
Good to know
French towns center life on la place: markets, cafés, pétanque. Place can also mean a seat on a train — ask if you mean square or reservation.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding each other downtown
ChatPal
Tu es déjà sur la place ?
Are you already on the square?
You
Oui, au milieu de la place près de la fontaine.
Yes — in the middle of the square by the fountain.
ChatPal
J'arrive sur la place dans deux minutes.
I'll get to the square in two minutes.
You
Je te fais un signe.
I'll wave at you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Town square" in French
How do you say town square in French?
La place (feminine).
Does place only mean square?
No — also seat/space; context decides.
How do you say on the square?
Sur la place.
How do you pronounce place?
plahs.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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