Place de la Concorde is a major public square in Paris, known for its historic fountains and central position along the Champs-Élysées. The term refers to the square itself, not a generic place. In French, it combines a definite article-based name with an abstract noun, reflecting its origin as a place of concord and harmony among the people and cities of France. The phrase is used as a proper noun and typically kept in French in non-English contexts.
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