partager
/paʁ.ta.ʒe/
The English verb share is translated into French as partager.
partager means to divide and distribute. When you want to say you are sharing something with a person, use the construction partager quelque chose avec quelqu'un by placing the preposition avec after the verb.
Meaning: to divide and distribute (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb partager is derived from the root part, which means a part or a portion.
Which one should you use?
Use the verb partager for the action of sharing. If you are referring to the act of sharing or the division itself, use the noun partage. In a financial context, the word for a share or stock is action.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
While partager is the verb used for the action, partage is the noun used to describe the act of sharing.
How do you pronounce it?
partager is pronounced /paʁ.ta.ʒe/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The verb partager shares an ancestor with the English word 'depart', as both stems relate to the idea of leaving or dividing things away.
- The word partage is used in French to refer to the 'division' of an inheritance, which is a much more legalistic and formal usage than the English 'sharing'.
- The phrase partager la même opinion means to 'share the same opinion', but in French, it is more common to say être du même avis.
Examples in context
- Je voulais le partager.I wanted to share it.This sentence is useful for using the verb partager.Tatoeba #5726865 by Aiji, translation #3823456 by CK
- Je ne veux pas partager.I don't want to share.Tatoeba #4584365 by sacredceltic, translation #2276260 by CK
- Veux-tu partager avec moi ?Do you want to share with me?Tatoeba #5762368 by Blabla, translation #5771413 by bonney12
- Je voudrais partager mes connaissances avec vous.I would like to share my knowledge with you.
- Nous devons partager équitablement les ressources.We have to share resources equally.
- Nous devons diviser les bénéfices entre tous les associés.We need to share the profits among all the partners.
- Il est nécessaire de répartir les tâches de manière équilibrée.It is necessary to share the tasks evenly.
- Le gouvernement cherche à répartir les fonds selon les besoins des régions.The government is looking to allocate funds according to the regions' needs.
- On s'est tapé une bonne tranche de rigolade.We had a good laugh together.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are deciding how to eat a dessert.
- EmmaOn peut partager le gâteau ?Can we share the cake?
- NathanOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
- EmmaJe vais le partager en deux.I am going to divide it in two.
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “share” translations and entries partager, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries partager, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
