[Vocabulary] Is this seat free?

[mihallure]

Can I also say "Is this place free"?
I don't think it's correct, but I want to make sure I'm right.
Thank you!

 

[MikeNewYork]

Can I also say "Is this place free"?
I don't think it's correct, but I want to make sure I'm right.
Thank you!

Are you intending to sit?

 

[mihallure]

Are you intending to sit?

Yes, I'm asking if there is a free chair.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Yes, I'm asking if there is a free chair.

Then I would stick with "Is this seat free?"

 

[mihallure]

Then I would stick with "Is this seat free?"

If I got it right, "Is this place free?" is not wrong but it cannot be used with the sense of "Is this seat free / taken"?
Thank you!

 

[Tdol]

You could use place in some contexts, like a meeting, but seat would always work.