Key Famous Squares Vocabulary - Place de la Concorde

known by a lot of people

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

a period of one hundred years

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

having a lot of value

a place or building that is historically important

a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

to have a specific weight

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

including many specific elements or pieces of information

having evil or dishonorable qualities

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head

to place a temporary structure in a specific place

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

to make someone or something become part of something such as a whole

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

covered with or made of a valuable yellow metal called gold

a simple protective or finishing element placed on top of the column shaft

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

existing at the start of a specific period or process

to emit or reflect light or brightness

the natural light coming from the sun