part
gb/pˈɑɹt/ us/pˈɑɹt/
A2
Anglais
~ 200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
A piece or section of something
One piece of something bigger.
Schéma d’usage :
a part of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'part' with 'piece', but 'part' often suggests a functional role within a whole.
Synonymes
piece (More general; can refer to any fragment or portion regardless of function.)
Antonymes
whole (Refers to the complete thing rather than a portion.)
Collocations
spare part
|moving part
|part of the problem
|integral part
|body part
Thèmes
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- This part of the car needs to be replaced.
- She lives in a quiet part of the city.
- The front part of the book is missing.
- We spent most of the day in the old part of town.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I lost a part of my phone.
- This is my favorite part of the park.
- The last part of the movie is exciting.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Role in a play or film
The role an actor plays in a show or movie.
Schéma d’usage :
play the part of [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'part' with 'scene'; 'part' refers to a role, not a moment in the script.
Synonymes
role (Almost identical in meaning; 'role' is slightly more formal.)
Antonymes
audience member (Refers to someone watching rather than performing.)
Collocations
leading part
|supporting part
|play a part
|cast for the part
Thèmes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She got the leading part in the school play.
- He played the part of Hamlet brilliantly.
- They offered him a small part in the film.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have a small part in the play.
- She plays the part of a doctor.
- He got the main part in the movie.
Nom
B1
relation
3
Contribution to an outcome
The help or work someone gives to make something happen.
Schéma d’usage :
have a part in [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'part' when 'reason' or 'cause' would be clearer for explaining events.
Synonymes
contribution (Focuses on what is given or done toward a shared result.)
Antonymes
irrelevance (Indicates having no influence or connection to an event.)
Collocations
play a part in
|important part
|minor part
Thèmes
relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She played an important part in the success of the project.
- Lack of sleep was a big part of why he got sick.
- We all had a part in making this happen.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I had a big part in the game.
- He played a part in our win.
- She has no part in this plan.
Verbe
B2
action
4
To separate or move apart
To move away from someone or something; to separate.
Schéma d’usage :
part [something] / part from [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'part' as a verb with 'leave', but 'part' implies mutual separation or moving aside.
Synonymes
separate (More general; can apply to physical or abstract division.)
Antonymes
unite (To bring together into one whole.)
Collocations
part ways
|hair parted
|part company
Thèmes
movement
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- They parted ways after college.
- She parted her hair down the middle.
- The curtains parted to reveal the stage.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We parted at the train station.
- I parted my hair to the side.
- They parted after the meeting.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
part
API
GB/pˈɑɹt/
US/pˈɑɹt/
Syllabes et accentuation
part (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (part)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: part
- Plural: part, parts
Verb
- Base: part
- 3rd Person Singular: parts
- Present Participle: parting
- Past: parted
Famille de mots
Forms
parts
noun
parting
verb
parted
verb
Core family
partly
adverb A2
part-time
adjective A2
partial
adjective B1
participate
verb B1
participant
noun A2
participation
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
impartial
adjective B2
Expressions
for my part
1/fɚ mˈaɪ pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
From my own point of view
Used to show what you think or do, especially when it may be different from others.
Exemples
- For my part, I think we should wait before deciding.
- For my part, I’ve always enjoyed working here.
in part
1/ˈɪn pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Partly; not completely but to some extent
Not completely; only partly true or done.
Exemples
- His success was due in part to his supportive family.
- The delay was caused in part by bad weather.
part ways
1/pˈɑɹt wˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
To go in different directions or end association
To leave each other and not stay together, either physically or in work/ideas.
Exemples
- After five years, the band decided to part ways.
- We parted ways at the crossroads and headed home separately.
play a part
1/plˈeɪ ə pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
To contribute to something happening
To help make something happen, often with others doing things too.
Exemples
- Good communication plays a part in any successful relationship.
- Exercise plays a big part in staying healthy.
take part in
6/tˈeɪk pˈɑɹt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Join an activity with others
To join an activity with other people.
Exemples
- Many students will take part in the competition.
- Many students took part in the science fair.
- She rarely takes part in meetings.
- She refused to take part in the illegal scheme.