French Word of the Day
partir
/par-TIR/ • verb — 28th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to leave; to depart; to set off
Examples
- Je dois partir maintenant.
(I have to leave now.) - Le train partira à 9 heures.
(The train will depart at 9 o'clock.) - Ils sont partis en vacances la semaine dernière.
(They left on vacation last week.)
Synonyms
- s'en aller
- quitter
Partir is used to indicate leaving a place or setting off (for a trip, from a meeting, etc.). It focuses on the act of departure. Use s'en aller for 'go away' more informally and quitter when emphasizing leaving something or someone. Note it is irregular (je pars, nous partons).
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