départ
/de.paʁ/The act of leaving or going away from a place.
Nous avons assisté au départ de nos amis à l'aéroport.
We witnessed our friends' departure at the airport.
Can refer to physical departure or the beginning of an event.
The beginning or start of something, such as a race or journey.
Le départ de la course a été donné à 8h.
The race started at 8 AM.
Often used in sports or travel contexts.
A departure from a standard or norm, often implying a change or deviation.
Son départ de la tradition familiale a choqué sa famille.
His departure from the family tradition shocked his family.
Can imply a significant change or break from convention.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In everyday French, 'départ' is often used to refer to leaving a place, especially in travel contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'départ' can vary significantly based on context, so pay attention to the surrounding words.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'despartir' (to divide, separate), from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'partire' (to divide).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical departure) and figuratively (deviation from norms).