La Place de la Concorde
Concorde Square
Language note: 'Place' means 'square'; it's feminine like many '-e' ending words.
Culture note: Notably adorned with an Egyptian obelisk, it's Paris's largest square.
Context: While in Paris, they talk about famous squares to visit.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[la]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Place de la Concorde est très fréquentée.
The Place de la Concorde is very busy.
Place
[plahs]
Square
A public open area, often in a town or city, and used for gatherings and socializing.
La Place est un lieu historique.
The Square is a historical place.
de
[duh]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Des événements marquants se sont déroulés en la Place.
Significant events took place at the Square.
la
[la]
the
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La région autour de la Place est animée.
The area around the Place is lively.
Concorde
[kon-kord]
Concorde
An iconic public square in Paris, known for its obelisk and historical significance.
Concorde est connue pour son obélisque égyptien.
Concorde is known for its Egyptian obelisk.
Phrase Parts
La
The
Article used with singular feminine nouns related to specific objects.
La place
The square
Place
Square
An open public space in a city or town.
Une place centrale
A central square
de la
of the
Introduces specification or association with something feminine.
L'histoire de la ville
The history of the city
Concorde
Concorde
One of the major public squares in Paris, known for its historical significance and landmarks.
L'avenue de la Concorde
Concorde Avenue
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