partir
leave
The French verb 'partir' stands for 'leave' in English. It can be used in several contexts such as when someone is departing from a location, or sometimes used figuratively to say goodbye. Just like other French verbs, it should be conjugated according to the subject and tense.
Example sentences using: partir
Je dois partir maintenant.
I have to leave now.
This phrase uses 'partir' in its most basic sense to indicate that the speaker has to go or leave at the present moment.
Elle va partir en vacances.
She is going to go on vacation.
This sentence uses 'partir' in the context of going on a trip or vacation. The use of 'va' indicates a future action.
N'oublie pas de partir tôt.
Don't forget to leave early.
In this instance, 'partir' has been used to advise or remind someone to leave early for a particular event or appointment.
Quand vas-tu partir ?
When are you going to leave?
This phrase is a question using 'partir', asking about the time of someone's departure.
On ne peut pas partir sans toi.
We can't leave without you.
This usage of 'partir' expresses a sentiment where one or more people do not want to leave a place without a particular person.
Il a décidé de partir.
He decided to leave.
In this context, 'partir' is used to express the act of leaving as a personal decision made by the subject of the sentence.
Elle est partie hier.
She left yesterday.
Here, 'partie' is the past participle form of 'partir', used to denote a past action that has been completed - in this case, the act of leaving.
Pourquoi veux-tu partir ?
Why do you want to leave?
This sentence poses a question using 'partir', asking for the reason behind one's desire to leave.
Il faut partir avant qu'il ne soit trop tard.
We must leave before it is too late.
In this sentence, 'partir' is being used to express urgency and the necessity to leave before given time or condition.
Je suis prêt à partir.
I am ready to leave.
This final phrase uses 'partir' to show one's readiness to embark or leave for a journey or a task.