On descend et, hop, c'est parti...
Step down. Off we go!
Language note: Combining phrases gives a sense of action and readiness.
Culture note: This phrase carries an adventurous air, often used in light-hearted contexts.
Context: They step into the photobooth together, ready to take pictures.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
On
[ohn]
We
Subject pronoun representing a group including the speaker.
On mange le gâteau ensemble.
We eat the cake together.
descend
[day-sohn]
descend
To move downwards or lower one's position.
Il descend la montagne.
He descends the mountain.
et
[ay]
and
Conjunction to connect words of the same clause.
Elle chante et danse.
She sings and dances.
hop
[op]
hop
A word to express a sudden movement or start.
Elle a dit 'hop' et a sauté.
She said 'hop' and jumped.
c'
[se]
it
Subject pronoun for singular third person, often things or situations.
C'est un beau voyage.
It's a beautiful journey.
est
[eh]
is
The third person singular form of 'to be'.
Le café est chaud.
The coffee is hot.
parti
[par-tee]
gone
Expression meaning to be on the way or started.
C'est parti pour le spectacle.
Let's go for the show.
Phrase Parts
On descend
Et, hop, c'est parti...
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