la place de la

the place of the; instead of the

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the place of the; instead of the Usually means “the place of the” when referring to a location. In the expression “à la place de,” it means “instead of” or “in place of.”

FR: À la place de la forêt, il y a maintenant un parking.

EN: Instead of the forest, there is now a parking lot.

La place de la gare a rudement changé.

The area around the train station has changed drastically.

— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)

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 trousse est dans la valise.

The place for the kit is in the suitcase.