Repartir (en. To share out)

/ʁə.paʁ.tiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To scatter or distribute here and there.
The event directors decided to redistribute the tasks among the team members.
Les directeurs de l'événement ont décidé de repartir les tâches entre les membres de l'équipe.
To return to a new place after sharing.
We had to leave again after taking a moment to discuss.
Nous avons dû repartir après avoir pris un moment pour discuter.
To acknowledge receipt of something to give it back elsewhere.
Resources had to be redistributed to the different departments.
Il a fallu repartir les ressources aux différents départements.

Etymology

From the Latin 'repartire', which means to share again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start from scratch
Begin a new life or restart something from the beginning.
repartir à zéro
start off on the right foot
Start something in a positive way.
repartir de bon pied
start on a solid foundation
Restart a relationship or project with mutual understanding.
repartir sur de bonnes bases

Related Words

leave
To go away or move away from a place.
partir
redistribution
Action of redistributing something.
repartition

Slang Meanings

To go hunting again
When he took a bad hit, he decided to go hunting again without hesitation.
Quand il a pris un mauvais coup, il a décidé de repartir à la chasse sans hésitation.
To throw the dice again
After a bad day, he decided to throw the dice again and try once more.
Après une mauvaise journée, il a décidé de repartir les dés et d'essayer de nouveau.