What Does Ces Parti Mean in French

The French phrase Cest parti means here we go. Its a very useful expression and one that youll hear often. Lets explore how its used and a few situations in which you may need it. What DoesC'es partiMean? Cest parti  is pronounced  say par tee. Literally, it means it left, though a better English translation is here we go or here goes. It can also be used to mean were off. The phrase falls into  the informal (familier) register,  meaning its something you would say to family or friends. A  fun variation of this expression is  Cest parti, mon kiki. This  is often translated as meaning, Okay, lets get cracking with  mon kiki  acting a simple and fun addition that was not meant to be translated literally.  The phrases  allons-y  and  on y va  are considered synonyms of  cest parti, with both meaning lets go. Using C'est Parti The expression cest parti can be used in many different situations. For example, once youve piled the family into the car, you might say: Tout le monde est là  Ã‚  ? Vous navez rien oublià ©Ã‚  ? Allez, cest parti  ! -  Everyones here? You havent forgotten anything? OK, were off! In business, you might also use the phrase  at the launch of a new product or at the start of a meeting. It can also be used whenever something youve been waiting for finally happens. For example, in spring when the weather has been teasing you with warm sun and it finally settles in for good, you can say, Maintenant, cest parti !  That translates to, Now, it [the good weather] is here!