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“part” in French

partie
Illustration of "part" in a French cultural setting
A child excitedly cuts a birthday cake into several slices, carefully lifting one generous portion onto a plate. The remaining cake sits on the table, waiting for the next guest to receive their part of the celebration.

Usage note

Remember that 'partie' can mean a physical piece of something, like a slice of cake, or a non-physical section, like a part of a city. It's also the word used for a 'game' or 'match' when playing sports, which is a common everyday usage.

Examples

  • Je veux une partie du gâteau.

    I want a part of the cake.

  • C'est une partie importante de la ville.

    It's an important part of the city.

  • Nous avons joué une partie de football.

    We played a game of football.

Quick check

What does "partie" mean?

  • A. part
  • B. Tuesday
  • C. lesson
  • D. pants

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