Partir
Example: Je vais partir en vacances demain matin.
Definition
"Partir" means to leave or to go away from a place, often with the intention of traveling or starting a journey. It is commonly used when referring to departing for trips or moving away from a location, as in "Je vais partir en vacances demain matin."
Etymology
The word "partir" comes from the Latin verb "partire," meaning to divide or separate. Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean leaving or setting out from a place. Did you know? "Partir" is related to the English word "part," which also carries the sense of separation or leaving.
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"Partir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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