c'est parti
The English phrase "here we go" can be translated into French as c'est parti.
The phrase c'est parti is used to signal the start of an event, a race, a journey or a process. It functions as an announcement that an action or a journey is beginning.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, c'est parti means "it is departed" or "it has left".
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter On y va ! which can mean "let's go" or "here we go". Additionally, Allez, c'est parti ! is an informal expression meaning here we go.
Did you know?
- While c'est parti usually signals a start, it can be used sarcastically to describe a recurring and annoying situation, similar to saying 'here we go again' in English.
- The word parti in this expression shares the same root as the English word 'part', but in this context, it functions as a past participle describing a completed state of departure.
- The phrase c'est parti is frequently used by French chefs or hosts on television just as they begin to eat or taste a dish, signaling the start of the meal.
Examples in context
- C'est parti mon kiki !Here we go!This example shows a playful, highly informal use of c'est parti.Tatoeba #14502 by sacredceltic, translation #676505 by shekitten
- C'est parti !Here we go.Tatoeba #1291346 by sacredceltic, translation #54243 by CK
- Mesdames et Messieurs, c'est parti pour notre conférence annuelle !Ladies and gentlemen, here we go for our annual conference!
- Il est temps de donner le coup d'envoi à cette réunion, commençons !It's time to kick off this meeting, here we go!
- Nous allons maintenant dévoiler notre nouveau produit. Débutons !We will now unveil our new product. Here we go!
- On va enfin essayer cette nouvelle attraction, allez, c'est parti !We're finally going to try this new ride, come on, here we go!
- Les pizzas viennent d'arriver, on y va avant qu'elles refroidissent !The pizzas just arrived, let's go before they get cold!
- C'est parti pour le voyage !Here we go, the trip is starting!
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are about to start their road trip.
- LucasOn monte dans la voiture, c'est parti !We are getting in the car, here we go!
- ManonSuper, je suis prête pour l'aventure.Great, I am ready for the adventure.
- LucasTu as pris les cartes ?Did you take the maps?
- ManonOui, tout est dans mon sac.Yes, everything is in my bag.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries c'est, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
