Le départ
Example: Le départ du train est prévu à huit heures ce matin.
Definition
"Le départ" refers to the act or moment of leaving or starting a journey, event, or activity. It is often used to indicate the time when something begins, such as a train's departure scheduled at a specific hour.
Etymology
The term "le départ" comes from the French verb "partir," meaning to leave or depart. It evolved from the Latin word "partire," which means to divide or separate, reflecting the idea of moving away or starting anew. Did you know that in French, "départ" literally implies the action of setting apart or beginning?
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"Le départ" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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