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la place de la

the place of the

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the place of the Depending on context, place can mean a location, a role, or a town square. In à la place de la, the phrase means “instead of the.”
FR: La place de la bibliothèque est près de la fenêtre.
EN: The library’s place is near the window.

Maintenant à la place de la forêt, il y a une ville.

Now, in place of the forest, there is a city.

— Romance de bureau (1977)

La place de la gare a rudement changé.

The area around the train station has changed drastically.

— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)

La place de la trousse est dans la valise.

The place for the kit is in the suitcase.