Polyglot Dictionary

avoir la partie belle

/a.vwaʁ la paʁ.ti bɛl/

verb B2

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: a la partie belle
past: a eu la partie belle
perfect: eu la partie belle

Meaning

to have an easy time of it, be at an advantage
- Sans concurrent, il a la partie belle.
  
  Without a competitor, he has it easy.
- Avec un adversaire blessé, le favori a eu la partie belle en finale. La victoire n'a jamais fait de doute.
  
  With an injured opponent, the favorite had an easy time of it in the final. Victory was never in doubt.

Practice

1 What does avoir la partie belle mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sans concurrent, il a la ___ belle.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches avoir la partie belle?

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Last updated 2026-09-27