What does partiel in French mean?

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

The word partiel in French means partial, incomplete, end-of-term exam, end-of-term examination, partial transfer of assets, short-time working, partial ordering, part-time employee, part-time staff member, part-time member of staff, part-time, part-time work. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word partiel

partial, incomplete

adjectif (incomplet)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle n'a qu'une connaissance partielle de cette affaire.
She only has partial knowledge of this matter.

end-of-term exam, end-of-term examination

nom masculin (université : examen)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ne la dérange pas, elle révise ses partiels de mathématiques.
Don't bother her; she's studying for her end-of-term math exam.

partial transfer of assets

nom masculin (transfert d'actifs entre sociétés) (Business)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'apport partiel d'actif peut intervenir entre des sociétés de forme différentes.

short-time working

nom masculin (réduction du temps de travail)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

partial ordering

nom masculin (maths : relation, structure d'ordre) (Mathematics: uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

part-time employee, part-time staff member, part-time member of staff

(employé à moins de 100 %)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

part-time

nom masculin (temps non complet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ma cousine travaille à temps partiel, elle a tous ses mercredis.

part-time work

nom masculin (travail de durée allégée) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Xavier cherche un travail à temps partiel pour pouvoir être avec ses enfants le mercredi.

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