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    Appartient (en. Belongs)

    /a.paʁ.tjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be the property of someone.
    This car belongs to my brother.
    Cette voiture appartient à mon frère.
    To be linked or to be part of something.
    This tradition belongs to our culture.
    Cette tradition appartient à notre culture.
    To have a connection of dependence or affiliation.
    He belongs to an international organization.
    Il appartient à une organisation internationale.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'apartir', derived from Latin 'appartinere' which means 'to belong'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to belong to someone
    To be the property of someone.
    appartenir à quelqu'un
    to belong to a group
    To be a member of a group or organization.
    appartenir à un groupe
    it belongs to me
    It is my concern or it pertains to me.
    cela m'appartient

    Related Words

    belonging
    State of belonging to something.
    appartenance
    to belong
    Verb indicating possession.
    appartenir
    property
    Legal right to own something.
    propriété

    Slang Meanings

    To belong to a crew or specific group.
    He is in the crew, it belongs to him.
    Il est dans le crew, ça lui appartient.
    To be under the influence or control of.
    This project belongs to me, you need to consult me.
    Ce projet m'appartient, tu dois me consulter.