Partie (en. Part)
/paʁti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A section of a whole, often used to denote a group in a broader context.
He played the most difficult part in the project.
Il a joué la partie la plus difficile dans le projet.
A portion of an event, such as a match or competition.
The tennis match lasted two hours.
La partie de tennis a duré deux heures.
A faction or political group.
The ruling party changed the legislation.
Le parti au pouvoir a changé la législation.
Etymology
From the Latin 'partita', meaning 'part' or 'division'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
part of the fun
A moment of entertainment or joy.
partie de plaisir
to be partially responsible
To have partial responsibility in a situation.
être en partie responsable
a game of chess
A match or competition of chess games.
une partie d’échecs
Related Words
partial
Relating only to a part of a whole.
partiel
to leave
To go away, leave a place.
partir
to participate
To take part in something.
participer
Slang Meanings
A group of friends gathering to party.
We're having a game tonight, are you coming?
On se fait une partie ce soir, tu viens ?
A gaming session, often in an informal context.
We had a card game after dinner.
On a fait une partie de cartes après le dîner.