What does à partir de in French mean?

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

The word à partir de in French means from, starting from, from, from, from that moment, from that moment on, from then on, thereafter, henceforth, from now on, from now onwards, launch an attack on, attack, go to meet, seek out, Slow and steady wins the race. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word à partir de

from

(dès + date, heure...)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Le mois prochain le magasin ouvrira à partir de 7 h. À partir du 1e juillet, nos tarifs changent. À partir de quand est-il possible de déclarer ses impôts ? À partir de cette date, la guerre a pris un autre tournant.
What is the earliest date you can make your income tax declaration?

starting from

(avec [qch] et plus)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Livraison gratuite à partir de 20 € d'achats. À partir de quel montant dois-je payer des impôts ?
Free delivery on orders of 20 euros and over.

from

(avec [qch] comme point de départ)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
À partir du prototype, nous avons développé trois modèles.
We developed three models from the prototype.

from

(depuis + position)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
À partir de ce point, vous êtes chez le voisin. À partir de cet appartement, vous avez un beau point de vue sur la baie.
From this point, you are on the neighbour's property. There is a lovely view across the bay from this apartment.

from that moment, from that moment on, from then on

locution adverbiale (après ce moment)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
À partir de ce moment-là, Martine n'a plus jamais été la même.

thereafter, henceforth

locution adverbiale (figuré (cela étant connu) (formal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
À partir de ce moment-là, on peut révéler le but de l'opération.

from now on, from now onwards

locution adverbiale (dorénavant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
À partir de maintenant, tout le monde doit porter son badge de façon visible.
From now on, everyone must wear their badge where it can be easily seen.

launch an attack on

(armée : lancer une attaque)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les fantassins sont partis à l'assaut de la forteresse.

attack

(figuré (s'attaquer fortement à un problème) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le chef de projet est parti à l'assaut de ce problème avec 3 experts.

go to meet

locution verbale (aller au devant d'un invité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nous sommes partis à la rencontre de nos invités.

seek out

locution verbale (aller découvrir [qch])

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Cet explorateur est parti à la rencontre d'un tribu de la jungle amazonienne.

Slow and steady wins the race

(la précipitation est inappropriée)

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

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