French word

partisan

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁtizɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsupporter

Example

Je suis un partisan de cette idée.

I am a supporter of this idea.

Illustration for partisan (supporter)

More examples

Plusieurs partisans ont pris la parole pendant le débat.

Several supporters spoke during the debate.

Core concept

A person who stands on one side of a cause, idea, or leader and shows that support openly.

Common phrases

  • un partisan de

    a supporter of ___

  • être partisan de

    be a supporter of ___

Similar words

sympathisant: A person who sympathizes with and supports an idea or movement.
défenseur: A person who argues for and defends an idea, person, or right.
adhérent: A person who has formally joined a political party or organization.

Definition in French

Personne qui appuie ou favorise une cause, une idée ou une personne, souvent par des actions ou des prises de position publiques.

Word origin

French partisan comes through Italian partigiano from parte, ultimately from Latin pars, meaning a part or side.

Usage tips

  • The noun has the feminine form partisane, as in un partisan and une partisane.

Other meanings

  • followernoun

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