French Phrase
S'il te plaît, laisse ta place.
Meaning
A polite but direct way to ask someone to give up their seat. It combines the courtesy “please” with the imperative “leave your place”.
When to use
Use it on crowded public transport, in a theater, or any situation where you need a seat and want to ask the current occupant to move. It’s informal, so reserve it for friends, peers, or people of the same age group.
✦Grammar Breakdown
S'ilteplaît,laissetaplace.
S'il te plaît
A fixed polite expression meaning “please”. It’s informal; the formal version is “S'il vous plaît”.
Imperative of laisser
“laisse” is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb “laisser” (to leave, to let).
Possessive adjective
“ta” agrees with the feminine noun “place”; it means “your”.
Word order
In a request the polite phrase comes first, followed by the command.
🗨In Conversation
S'il te plaît, laisse ta place.
Please, give up your seat.
D'accord, je me lève tout de suite.
Okay, I’ll stand up right away.
✕Common Mistakes
S'il vous plaît, laisse ta place.
Mixes formal “vous” with informal “ta”. Keep the register consistent.
S'il te plaît, laissez ta place.
“laissez” is the formal/plural imperative; with “ta” (singular informal) it’s mismatched.
S'il te plaît, laisse ta place.
If you want to be extra polite, use the formal possessive “votre”.
↔Alternatives
S'il vous plaît, libérez votre place.
Please, free up your seat.
Peux‑tu me céder ta place ?
Can you give me your seat?
Excusez‑moi, pourriez‑vous me laisser votre place ?
Excuse me, could you let me have your seat?
Cultural Tip
In France it’s considered courteous to offer your seat to the elderly, pregnant women, or people with disabilities. Asking someone to “laisser sa place” can sound abrupt; adding a smile or a soft tone helps. Remember to match the level of formality – use “S'il vous plaît” if you’re speaking to strangers or in a formal setting.