Partirait (en. Would leave)

/paʁtiʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates an action that would occur under certain conditions.
He would leave if he had the time.
Il partirait s'il avait le temps.
Expresses a hypothesis or a possibility.
If the train were on time, she would leave.
Si le train était à l'heure, elle partirait.
Used to describe a future intention that depends on a condition.
She would leave for Paris, but she must finish her work first.
Elle partirait pour Paris, mais elle doit d'abord terminer son travail.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'partire', which means 'to divide, share'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He would leave at once
He would leave immediately if it were possible.
Il partirait à l'instant
If only he would leave
Expresses a desire for someone to leave.
Si seulement il partait
He would go on a trip
Said of a person who would consider traveling.
Il partirait en voyage

Related Words

to leave
Main verb meaning to leave a place.
partir
part
A portion or segment, often used to indicate a division.
partie
departing
A person who leaves, often going on a trip.
partant

Slang Meanings

To take off
He would leave in the blink of an eye if he could.
Il partirait en un clin d'œil, s'il pouvait.
To clear out
He decided to leave and not come back.
Il a décidé de partir et de ne plus revenir.