French Phrase
Ta place est là 12A.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone where their assigned seat is, typically in a plane, train, theater, or any venue with numbered seating. It is informal because of the possessive ‘ta’.
When to use
Use it when you are pointing out a seat to a friend, family member, or anyone you address informally, such as on a flight, in a cinema, or at a concert.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Taplaceestlà12A.
Ta (possessive adjective)
‘Ta’ is the informal singular possessive adjective meaning ‘your’ (feminine). Use ‘ton’ for masculine nouns and ‘votre’ for formal or plural.
place (noun)
‘Place’ means ‘seat’ or ‘spot’; it is feminine, hence the use of ‘ta’.
est (être)
Third‑person singular present of ‘être’, used to state location or identity.
là (adverb of place)
‘Là’ means ‘there’; it points to a specific location, similar to ‘here’ vs ‘there’ in English.
12A (seat number)
Seat numbers are usually read as the number followed by the letter, e.g., ‘douze A’.
🗨In Conversation
Où est ma place ?
Where is my seat?
Ta place est là 12A.
Your seat is there, 12A.
✕Common Mistakes
Ta place est le 12A.
‘Le’ is a definite article, not a location adverb. Use ‘là’ to indicate ‘there’.
Ton place est là 12A.
‘Ton’ is used with masculine nouns; ‘place’ is feminine, so ‘ta’ is required.
Ta place est à 12A.
‘À’ can be used, but with a seat number you normally say ‘est là 12A’ or ‘se trouve à la 12A’. Using ‘à’ alone sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Votre place est la 12A.
Your seat is there, 12A. (formal)
Ta place se trouve à la 12A.
Your seat is located at 12A.
C’est la 12A.
It’s 12A.
Cultural Tip
In French, ‘ta’ is only used with people you know well or who are the same age or younger. In a professional or unknown‑person context, switch to ‘votre’. Also, French speakers often point with a hand while saying ‘là’ to make the location clear.