What does participer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word participer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use participer in French.

The word participer in French means take part in, contribute to , participate in, join in, pitch in for, pertain to, it's the taking part that counts, participate in class. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word participer

take part in

verbe transitif indirect (prendre part)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu participes au tournoi du club ? Nous participons aux vendanges cette année.
We're helping out with the grape harvest this year.

contribute to , participate in

verbe transitif indirect (contribuer aux actions d'un groupe)

Assis au fond de la classe, Pierre ne participe pas aux cours.
Sitting at the back of the class, Peter doesn't contribute to the lesson.

join in

verbe transitif indirect (contribuer à un sentiment)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Les commerciaux participent à la bonne humeur générale.
The sales reps join in the general good mood.

pitch in for

verbe transitif indirect (payer en partie) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu sais que Raymond part à la retraite ? Tu veux participer à son cadeau de départ ?
You know Ray's retiring? Do you want to pitch in for his leaving present?

pertain to

verbe transitif indirect (tenir de)

Ces scandales financiers participent du décalage avec le peuple.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. This debate pertains to equality.

it's the taking part that counts

(ce n'est pas grave de perdre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

participate in class

locution verbale (école : être actif en classe)

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