je suis partant
The English phrase "I am down" can be translated into French as je suis partant.
This expression is used to show that you are willing to participate in a suggested activity or to express enthusiasm and agreement to join in. While the word partant is a standard word, using the phrase to mean you are "down" for a plan is common in casual, everyday conversation.
Which one should you use?
While je suis partant is a common way to agree to a plan, you can also use ça me va, which means "that works for me". Another informal option is je suis chaud(e). Though this can also mean "I'm hot", in a casual context it is used to convey excitement or eagerness to join in.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase je suis partant is considered informal and is suitable for casual, everyday conversation. Similarly, je suis chaud(e) is an informal way to express eagerness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the speaker: partant is the masculine form and partante is the feminine form.
Did you know?
- While je suis chaud means 'I am down' in a slang context, be careful when using it in a romantic setting, as it can also imply that you are sexually aroused.
- The adjective partant is the present participle of the verb partir, which means 'to leave'.
- The French verb partir is often used for both 'to leave' and 'to start' a race. This double meaning of beginning a journey contributes to why partant implies a readiness to start an activity.
Examples in context
- Oui, je suis partant(e)!Yes, I am down!
- Si tu veux aller au ciné, je suis partant.If you want to go to the movies, I am down.
- On commande une pizza ? Je suis partant !Should we order a pizza? I am down!
- Pour une randonnée demain, je suis partant.For a hike tomorrow, I am down.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing plans for the weekend.
- ChloéTu veux faire du bowling ce soir ?Do you want to go bowling tonight?
- GabrielOui, je suis partant.Yes, I am down.
- ChloéSuper, on se rejoint là-bas à vingt heures ?Great, shall we meet there at 8 PM?
- GabrielÇa marche, à ce soir !That works, see you tonight!
