GENERAL INFO

Partie is a feminine noun. It primarily means 'part' or 'portion' (e.g., *une partie du livre*). It also commonly means 'game' or 'match' (e.g., *une partie de football*).

USAGE

Use it to describe a fraction or segment of something: "J'ai lu une petite partie du roman." For competitions: "Nous avons gagné la partie!" It can also mean a 'party' in a legal or contractual sense.

TRAPS

Do not confuse partie with the English word "party" (social gathering). For a social party, use *une fête* (e.g., *une fête d'anniversaire*).