Partant (en. Leaving)

/paʁ.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who leaves a place.
Those departing the race must register in advance.
Les partants de la course doivent s'inscrire à l'avance.
A member of a group who is about to go on an adventure.
The participants have packed their bags and are ready to leave.
Les partants ont fait leurs bagages et sont prêts à partir.
adjective
Who is in the process of leaving.
The train is departing in five minutes.
Le train est partant dans cinq minutes.
Indicates a person or thing that is about to leave.
We are ready for the trip this weekend.
Nous sommes partants pour le voyage ce week-end.

Etymology

From the verb partir, with the suffix -ant indicating the state or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ready
To agree to do something.
être partant
ready for adventure
Ready to embrace a new experience.
partant pour l'aventure

Related Words

to leave
To leave a place.
partir
departure
The action of leaving a location.
départ
part
A playing session or event.
partie

Slang Meanings

Ready to set off on an exploration.
We're all set for the road trip!
On est tous partant pour le road trip !
Involved in a new experience.
I'm ready to try out this new restaurant.
Je suis partant pour essayer ce nouveau restaurant.