Partîmes (en. Left)

/paʁ.tim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To leave a place to go somewhere else.
We set off on vacation as early as July.
Nous partîmes en vacances dès le mois de juillet.
To separate from a place or a group.
After the meeting, we all set off together.
Après la réunion, nous partîmes tous ensemble.
To start a journey.
They set off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
Ils partîmes tôt le matin pour éviter le trafic.

Etymology

From the verb 'partir' which comes from the Latin 'partire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to set off on an adventure
To engage in an unpredictable or risky activity.
partir à l'aventure
to go on a trip
To go to another place, usually for leisure.
partir en voyage
to go up in smoke
To evaporate or completely disappear.
partir en fumée

Related Words

part
A section or segment of a whole.
partie
departure
The action of leaving a place.
départ
to leave again
To leave again.
repartir
to leave
Verb meaning to leave a place.
partir

Slang Meanings

To leave quickly.
Hurry up, we left like thieves!
Dépêche-toi, on partîmes comme des voleurs !
To go away without saying goodbye.
He left without warning, as usual.
Il est parti sans prévenir, comme d'habitude.