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How to Say ‘A farewell drinks party’ in French

Un pot de départ

uhn poh duh day-PAR

[uhn poh duh day-PAR]

💬 Usage Tip: Pot literally means "pot" or "jar", but here it means a drinks gathering.

Phrase Breakdown

Un pot

uhn poh

A drinks reception

"Un pot" is an informal gathering with drinks. The t is silent: "un PO".

Example

On fait un pot vendredi.

We're having drinks on Friday.

Words in this phrase

[uhn]

a / one

Indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un café peut être une bonne occasion de discuter.

A coffee can be a good opportunity to talk.

pot

[poh]

drinks party

Informal word for a celebratory gathering with drinks.

Example

On fait un pot vendredi au bureau.

We're having drinks Friday at the office.

de départ

duh day-PAR

farewell (leaving)

"Départ" means departure. The final t is silent: "duh dé-PAR".

Example

C'est sa fête de départ.

It's his leaving party.

Words in this phrase

[duh]

Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.

Example

Un verre de lait.

A glass of milk.

départ

[day-PAR]

departure / leaving

Masculine noun for leaving; 'départ à la retraite' is retirement.

Example

Son départ est prévu en juin.

Her departure is planned for June.

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