Is « place » masculine or feminine?
« place » is feminine. You say la place.
In English, « place » means place; seat; town square; room, space.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la place |
| With the indefinite article | une place |
| With the partitive article | de la place |
Plural
The plural is places (les places). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Traversez la place !
Cross the square. -
La place est déserte.
The plaza is deserted. -
Il y a de la place.
There's room.
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Common questions
Is « place » masculine or feminine?
« place » is feminine. You say la place.
Is it « le place » or « la place »?
It is « la place ». « le place » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.