French Conversation · Level 17
90 words
French word
partager
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁtaʒe/
Meaning
- verbshare
Example
On va partager le gâteau entre nous.
We are going to share the cake among ourselves.
More examples
Ils vont partager un appartement pour économiser.
They are going to share an apartment to save money.
Core concept
A single thing or intangible resource is divided or opened up so that several people can receive or enjoy it.
Common phrases
partager un appartement
share an apartment
partager un repas
share a meal
partager ses sentiments
share one's feelings
Similar words
donner: Give something owned to another person.
offrir: Offer an item or service as a gift.
prêter: Lend something for temporary use.
Definition in French
Donner ou diviser quelque chose entre plusieurs personnes, ou rendre accessible à d'autres des biens, des informations ou des sentiments pour qu'ils en bénéficient.
Word origin
Partager is built on the French noun part, ultimately from Latin pars, meaning a part or portion, with the ending -ager forming the verb.
Usage tips
- Partager quelque chose entre plusieurs personnes emphasizes distribution among several people, while avec names a sharing partner.