Part (en. Part)

/paʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Segment of a whole, a portion.

A slice of cake was served to each guest.

Une part de gâteau a été servie à chaque invité.

A role or function in a given context.

He played a large part in the project's success.

Il a joué une grande part dans le succès du projet.

A division or an aspect of a situation.

It is important to consider each part of the problem.

Il est important de considérer chaque part du problème.

From the Latin 'partem', accusative of 'pars', which means 'portion' or 'part'.

to take part in

To participate in something.

prendre part à

part by part

Each of the separated elements.

part à part

fair share

Fair distribution among several parties.

partage équitable

partial

Concerned only with a part.

partiel

sharing

Action of dividing or what is divided.

partage

partisan

One who takes an active part in a cause.

partisan

A share of money.

He took his cut from the sale.

Il a pris sa part sur la vente.

A share of responsibility.

Everyone must take their part in this matter.

Chacun doit assumer sa part dans cette affaire.