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parting

UK
/ˈpɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑrtɪŋ/
partingnoun
partings
pl
UK
/ˈpɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑrtɪŋ/
Translations
raiePour la séparation des cheveux.
She adjusted her hair to create a neat parting down the middle.
Elle a ajusté ses cheveux pour faire une raie nette au milieu.
Their parting was filled with tears and promises to stay in touch.
Leur séparation était remplie de larmes et de promesses de rester en contact.
Additional translations
départS’emploie surtout pour insister sur l’idée de quitter quelqu’un.
bifurcationPour un point de divergence ou de séparation de chemins.
Definitions
The action of leaving or being separated from someone.
Their parting was filled with tears and promises to stay in touch.
A line or division separating two things, such as hair on the head.
She adjusted her hair to create a neat parting down the middle.
A point or moment at which two people, groups, or paths diverge; a separation or crossroads.
At this parting of the ways, each traveller chose a different route.
Synonyms
farewell
disconnection
breakup
split
divorce
departure
separation
partinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɑː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑr.tɪŋ/
More precise categorical label; the adjective uses the present participial form.
Translations
d'adieuEmployé surtout dans des expressions comme « regard d’adieu », « mots d’adieu ».
She gave him a parting glance as she walked out the door.
Elle lui a lancé un regard d'adieu en franchissant la porte.
Additional translations
de départPlus général, pour ce qui accompagne le moment de quitter quelqu’un.
Definitions
Relating to or denoting the action of leaving or saying goodbye.
She gave him a parting glance as she walked out the door.
Occurring at the time of departure or separation.
His parting words were filled with emotion and gratitude.
Synonyms
withdrawn
parting ways
leave-taking
goodbye
farewell
exiting
separating
leaving
departing
partnoun
Definitions
A piece or segment of something which combined with other pieces makes up the whole.
Each part of the puzzle was carefully placed to complete the picture.
A role or character played by an actor in a play, film, or television show.
She was thrilled to get the part of Juliet in the school play.
A component or element of a larger machine or system.
The mechanic replaced the faulty part in the engine to get the car running again.
A section or division of a literary work, such as a book or play.
The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different character's perspective.
A person's share or contribution in an activity or situation.
He did his part by volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.
The line on the scalp created by combing the hair in opposite directions on either side.
She changed her look by moving her part from the center to the side.
A region or area, especially with reference to its inhabitants (often used in the plural).
She has lived in these parts all her life.
The music written for, or performed by, a particular voice or instrument within a larger composition.
The cello part contains several challenging passages.
partverb

parting

ing-form

parted
Past Simple
parted
Past Participle
parting
ing-form
UK
/pɑːt/
US
/pɑrt/
Translations
séparerEn parlant d'objets ou d'éléments que l'on écarte l'un de l'autre.
They decided to part the curtains to let in more light.
Ils ont décidé de séparer les rideaux pour laisser entrer plus de lumière.
se séparerPour dire adieu ou prendre des chemins différents.
After the meeting, we had to part ways and head home.
Après la réunion, nous avons dû nous séparer et rentrer chez nous.
Additional translations
écarterQuand quelque chose se sépare physiquement sous l'effet d'une action.
Definitions
To divide or separate into parts.
They decided to part the curtains to let in more light.
To leave or go away from someone or something.
After the meeting, we had to part ways and head home.
To separate or cause to separate physically.
The crowd began to part as the parade approached.
Synonyms
separate
distribute
allocate
divide
split
partadjective
Definitions
Partial; involving only a portion of the whole.
The customer made a part payment and promised to settle the balance later.
partadverb
Definitions
Partly; in some degree; to some extent (chiefly literary or dialect).
He was part serious, part joking when he made the remark.
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