French Phrase
Tu pars de chez toi à quelle heure ?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct way to ask someone when they are departing from their home. It combines the verb 'partir' (to leave) with the idiomatic expression 'chez toi' (at your place). The question structure is informal, placing the interrogative 'à quelle heure' at the end of the sentence.
When to use
Use this phrase when coordinating plans with friends or family to understand their schedule. It is most appropriate for casual settings where you are using the 'tu' form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuparsdechez toià quelle heure
Partir
The verb 'partir' is irregular and means 'to leave'. Here it is conjugated for the subject 'tu'.
Chez toi
'Chez' means 'at the home of'. Combined with 'toi', it specifically refers to the listener's house or apartment.
Word Order
In spoken French, it is very common to put the question words like 'à quelle heure' at the end of the sentence rather than the beginning.
🗨In Conversation
On se retrouve au cinéma à vingt heures ?
Shall we meet at the cinema at 8 PM?
Ça marche. Tu pars de chez toi à quelle heure ?
That works. What time do you leave your place?
✕Common Mistakes
Tu quittes de chez toi à quelle heure ?
Use 'partir' when talking about leaving a place in general; 'quitter' requires a direct object and is not used with 'de'.
Tu pars chez toi à quelle heure ?
You need the preposition 'de' (from) to indicate you are leaving 'from' your home.
↔Alternatives
À quelle heure est-ce que tu pars ?
At what time are you leaving?
Tu t'en vas à quelle heure ?
What time are you heading out?
Cultural Tip
In France, 'chez' is a versatile preposition used to denote someone's home or place of business. Asking about someone's departure time is common when carpooling or meeting up, as French social etiquette often revolves around precise timing for reservations or events.