partie
/paʁ.ti/
In French, 'part' is translated as partie when referring to a distinct element of something larger.
The word partie is used to denote a constituent part or a piece of a whole. To express the idea that something is a part of something else, you should use the idiomatic phrase faire partie de.
Meaning: distinct element of something larger (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between partie and the masculine noun part. While partie refers to a constituent part or piece of a whole, part refers to a share or portion of something, such as a share of profits.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of partie is parties.
How do you pronounce it?
/paʁ.ti/
Did you know?
- While partie is a noun, it is also the past participle of the verb partir, which means 'to leave'.
- In French, the word partie is also the standard term for a 'game' or a 'round' of a sport or board game, such as une partie d'échecs for a game of chess.
- To say 'in part', French uses the phrase en partie, but to say 'for the most part', it uses pour la plupart, switching words entirely.
Examples in context
- Tu en fais partie.You're part of this.This sentence shows how to use partie to say someone is part of something.Tatoeba #4550911 by sacredceltic, translation #3330945 by CK
- Cela en fait partie.That's part of it.This sentence demonstrates how to use partie to say something is part of it.Tatoeba #8593872 by Micsmithel, translation #1475595 by CM
- Ça fait partie du jeu.It's part of the game.This sentence uses partie to say something is part of a game.Tatoeba #12488260 by lbdx, translation #3318858 by Hybrid
- Je voudrais prendre part à cette réunionI would like to take part in this meeting
- Cette ville fait partie de la régionThis city is part of the region
- Je veux ce bout de gâteau !I want this piece of cake!
- As-tu vu le morceau que j'ai écrit ?Have you seen the part I wrote?
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Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are assembling a piece of furniture.
- ChloéIl manque une partie du manuel.A part of the manual is missing.
- GabrielOù est la dernière partie du meuble ?Where is the last part of the furniture?
- ChloéC'est cette partie-ci sur la table.It's this part here on the table.
- GabrielAh oui, merci Chloé.Ah yes, thank you Chloé.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry partie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries partie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
