partager
/paʁ.ta.ʒe/
The English phrase "to share" is translated into French as partager.
partager is the most common and versatile verb used to express 'to share' in French. It can be used to describe giving a portion of something to others or using something together with someone else. Common expressions include partager son repas (to share one's meal), partager des informations (to share information), partager un secret (to share a secret), partager une expérience (to share an experience), partager ses émotions (to share one's emotions) and partager sa vie (to share one's life).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a transitive verb, partager usually takes a direct object (the thing being shared) followed by the preposition avec and a person (the one you are sharing with). For example, to say "to share something with someone," you use the structure partager quelque chose avec quelqu'un. To say "to share with," you use partager avec.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of partager is /paʁ.ta.ʒe/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The verb partager is a linguistic descendant of the verb partir, which in Old French meant 'to divide' or 'to share'.
- While partager means 'to share', the French word for 'a share' in a company or investment is une action, which literally means 'an action'.
- A 'shared' point of view in French is often described as un avis partagé, but this can paradoxically mean that people are divided in their opinions.
Examples in context
- Je voulais le partager.I wanted to share it.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to share something using partager.Tatoeba #5726865 by Aiji, translation #3823456 by CK
- Je ne veux pas partager.I don't want to share.This sentence is useful for expressing a refusal to share using partager.Tatoeba #4584365 by sacredceltic, translation #2276260 by CK
- Veux-tu partager avec moi ?Do you want to share with me?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to share with you using partager.Tatoeba #5762368 by Blabla, translation #5771413 by bonney12
- J'ai partagé mes connaissances lors de la réunion.I shared my knowledge during the meeting.
- Nous devons partager les tâches équitablement.We have to share the tasks equally.
- On se partage les responsabilités.We share the responsibilities among ourselves.
- Les enfants ont partagé le gâteau.The children shared the cake.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are eating a dessert at a cafe.
- GabrielC'est trop grand, on peut partager ?It's too big, can we share?
- EmmaOui, je veux bien partager avec toi.Yes, I'd like to share with you.
- GabrielMerci, Emma. Prends la première cuillère.Thanks, Emma. Take the first spoon.
- EmmaC'est très gentil, Gabriel !That's very kind, Gabriel!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 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.
