A1 noun Neutre #257 le plus courant

party

/ˈpɑːr.ti/

A social gathering of people invited for a specific occasion, such as a birthday or holiday, to enjoy activities like eating, drinking, and dancing. It can also refer to a group of people who share the same political goals or a group traveling together.

Exemples

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1

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

2

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

3

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

Famille de mots

Nom
party
Verb
party
Adjectif
partisan
Apparenté
partying
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'part' in 'party'—it's a 'part' of your week where you stop working and start having fun with others!

Quiz rapide

We want to _______ a big party for her graduation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : throw

Exemples

1

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

everyday

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

2

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

formal

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

3

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

informal

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

4

The research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.

academic

The research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.

5

The company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.

business

The company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.

Famille de mots

Nom
party
Verb
party
Adjectif
partisan
Apparenté
partying

Collocations courantes

birthday party birthday party
throw a party throw a party
political party political party
dinner party dinner party
house party house party

Phrases Courantes

life of the party

life of the party

party animal

party animal

be a party to

be a party to

Souvent confondu avec

party vs meeting

A meeting is usually for work or business, whereas a party is usually for fun and socializing.

party vs gathering

A gathering is a general term for people coming together, while a party is usually more organized and celebratory.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used as a noun for social events. When used as a verb, 'to party' means to enjoy oneself at a social gathering.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make a party' instead of the correct idiomatic expressions 'have a party' or 'throw a party'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'part' in 'party'—it's a 'part' of your week where you stop working and start having fun with others!

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'partie', meaning a part, share, or division, originally referring to a group of people forming one side of a dispute.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (plural: parties) often used with verbs: throw, host, have, or attend
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, parties are a central part of celebrating milestones like the 18th or 21st birthdays.

Quiz rapide

We want to _______ a big party for her graduation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : throw

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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