Translation
place, square, seat
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin plattea, from Latin platea ('broad street, open space'), itself from Greek plateia ('broad way'). The English 'place', 'plaza' and 'piazza' share this root.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- platea
- English cognates
- place, plaza, piazza
Grammar
Examples
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Is this seat free.
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There is a beautiful garden on the central square.
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Save me a seat near the window, please.
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There are no more spaces left in the station car park.
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The village square is very lively on Sunday mornings.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 13: place, sentir, jeune and 4 more words.