How do you say "Step down. Off we go!" in French?

"Step down. Off we go!" in French is "On descend et, hop, c'est parti...". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Step down. Off we go!’ in French

Q: What does "On descend et, hop, c'est parti..." mean in English?

"On descend et, hop, c'est parti..." means "Step down. Off we go!" in English. Usage tip: [C'est parti] is a fixed everyday phrase for "here we go" or "off we go," not literally "it has left." You can also use it when starting something: [Allez, c'est parti !]

On descend et, hop, c'est parti...

ohn day-sohn ay op se eh par-tee

[ohn day-sohn ay op se eh par-tee]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'est parti] is a fixed everyday phrase for "here we go" or "off we go," not literally "it has left." You can also use it when starting something: [Allez, c'est parti !]

Phrase Breakdown

On descend

ohn day-sohn

Words in this phrase

[ohn]

Subject pronoun representing a group including the speaker.

Example

On mange le gâteau ensemble.

We eat the cake together.

descend

[day-sohn]

descend

To move downwards or lower one's position.

Example

Il descend la montagne.

He descends the mountain.

Et, hop, c'est parti...

ay op se eh par-tee

Words in this phrase

[ay]

and

Conjunction to connect words of the same clause.

Example

Elle chante et danse.

She sings and dances.

hop

[op]

hop

A word to express a sudden movement or start.

Example

Elle a dit 'hop' et a sauté.

She said 'hop' and jumped.

[se]

Subject pronoun for singular third person, often things or situations.

Example

C'est un beau voyage.

It's a beautiful journey.

est

[eh]

The third person singular form of 'to be'.

Example

Le café est chaud.

The coffee is hot.

parti

[par-tee]

gone

Expression meaning to be on the way or started.

Example

C'est parti pour le spectacle.

Let's go for the show.

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