French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
partie
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁti/
Meaning
- feminine nounpart
Example
J'ai lu la première partie du livre.
I read the first part of the book.
More examples
Il veut faire partie de l'équipe.
He wants to be part of the team.
Core concept
A bounded share of something larger, from a passage in a book to a played contest or a person involved in an affair.
Common phrases
faire partie de
be part of
la partie adverse
the opposing side
une partie de
a part of
Similar words
part: One share or fraction of something divided into parts.
morceau: A chunk or fragment cut from an object or food.
portion: A set amount of food or a share of something.
côté: One side or aspect of an object or matter.
Definition in French
Portion d'un tout; section distincte d'un texte, d'un objet ou d'une activité; peut aussi désigner une manche d'un match ou une des personnes impliquées dans une affaire.
Word origin
French partie is an inherited form from Latin pars, partis via Old French, and its meaning broadened from a divided share to several related kinds of part.
Usage tips
- In games, une partie generally means a complete game or session, while une manche means one round within a match.
Other meanings
- gamenoun
- partynoun
Related words
- partielpartialadjective
- partiellementpartiallyadverb