Parties (en. Parts)

/paʁti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Festive gatherings where people have fun.
Friends often organize parties on the weekend.
Les amis organisent souvent des parties le week-end.
Segments of a whole, often referencing groups or factions.
The different parts of the project need to be well-coordinated.
Les différentes parties du projet doivent être bien coordonnées.
Sections of a document or speech.
He analyzed several parts of the book for his exam.
Il a analysé plusieurs parties du livre pour son examen.

Etymology

The origin of the word "parties" comes from the Latin 'partire' which means to divide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to party
Participating in a celebration or a fun evening.
faire la fête
part of the fun
A pleasant moment shared among friends.
partie de plaisir
fine parties
Exclusive events where people enjoy themselves outside of usual norms.
parties fines

Related Words

party
A social event where people gather to celebrate or have fun.
fête
event
A planned occurrence or incident that generates interest or participation.
événement
celebration
An act of making an event special or marking an important moment.
célébration

Slang Meanings

Impromptu party
We had a surprise party at my place last night.
On a fait une partie surprise chez moi hier soir.
student party
Student parties at college can turn into real parties until morning.
Les soirées des étudiants à la fac peuvent devenir de vraies parties jusqu'au matin.