French word

participation

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁtisipasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparticipation

Example

Merci pour votre participation.

Thank you for your participation.

Illustration for participation (participation)

More examples

Pouvez-vous confirmer votre participation à la réunion ?

Can you confirm your participation in the meeting?

Core concept

A shared activity gains a person's presence, ideas, actions, or resources as part of its progress.

Common phrases

  • confirmer sa participation

    confirm one's participation

  • annuler sa participation

    cancel one's participation

Similar words

contribution: Offering ideas, financial support, or time to help an activity.
engagement: Being actively involved in an activity with dedication and responsibility.
coopération: Collaborating on a task by sharing duties and supporting each other.

Definition in French

Action de prendre part à une activité, soit par la présence, soit par un apport concret (idée, action, ressource).

Word origin

The noun follows the Latin participatio through Old French, while participare expressed taking part or sharing in something.

Usage tips

  • French normally uses participation à for an activity, with contractions such as participation au projet and participation aux discussions.

Other meanings

  • involvementnoun
  • attendancenoun
  • contributionnoun

Opposites

  • abstentionabstentionnoun
  • absenceabsencenoun

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