French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
part
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpart
Example
Une part du projet reste à terminer.
One part of the project remains to be completed.
More examples
Il a reçu sa part de l'héritage.
He received his share of the inheritance.
Core concept
One section of a whole, whether material, assigned to someone, or contributed to a collective task.
Common phrases
une part de
a part of ___
une part de gâteau
a slice of cake
sa part
his share
la part de marché
market share
prendre part à
take part in ___
Similar words
partie: A distinct unit that forms part of a whole.
élément: An individual component of a whole.
morceau: A piece cut or broken off from something.
Definition in French
Partie distincte d'un ensemble, pouvant désigner soit une portion concrète soit un rôle ou une contribution au sein d'un groupe.
Word origin
The noun developed from Latin pars, partis through Old French, and its senses of portion, share, and contribution preserve that basic meaning.
Usage tips
- In faire partie de, partie means belonging to a group, while prendre part à means participating and uses no article before part.