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share, portion, slice (a piece of something)
part, share, role (an abstract portion of a whole — e.g. responsibility, market share)
leaves; departs (third-person singular present of partir)
Il part au boulot tous les matins à huit heures.
He leaves for work every morning at eight o'clock.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
A part is a feminine noun meaning a share, portion, or role. It's often used more abstractly than a simple physical "piece."
USAGE
It's commonly found in expressions like "prendre part à" (to take part in), "faire part de" (to inform/share something), or "de ma part" (from me, on my behalf). You might refer to "ma part du gâteau" (my share of the cake).
TRAPS
Do not confuse it with the English word "part" for a physical piece of something; for that, the French word "partie" is often more appropriate. Part usually signifies an allocated share or role.