French Conversation · Level 174
15 words
French word
emplacement
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃plasəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounplace
Example
Cet emplacement est parfait pour le camping.
This place is perfect for camping.
More examples
L'emplacement central facilite l'accès au magasin.
The central location makes it easier to access the store.
Core concept
A designated spot with a purpose, such as a camping pitch, parking bay, or market stall.
Common phrases
un emplacement disponible
an available spot
emplacement central
central location
numéro d'emplacement
location number
Similar words
endroit: A general place or location where a person or thing exists.
lieu: A site or setting where an event or activity takes place.
Definition in French
Place spécialement destinée à accueillir une personne, un véhicule ou un objet, par exemple un emplacement de parking, de marché ou d'exposition.
Word origin
Emplacement comes from Old French emplacement, formed from emplacer, meaning to put in a place, with the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Emplacement is masculine, so the standard article is un emplacement, even though the ending may resemble some English nouns.
Other meanings
- locationnoun
- plotnoun
- sitenoun