Partirpartage

Partirpartage is a French-language neologism used to describe a concept that blends departing or relocating with sharing of resources. In discourse, the term is applied to initiatives and ideas aimed at coordinating voluntary movement or migration in ways that maximize the communal use of goods, services, and space, rather than leaving things behind or going it alone.

Etymology and usage: The term combines partir (to leave) and partage (sharing). It appears in francophone discussions, blogs, and some academic articles since the 2010s, but there is no single authoritative definition. It is used across contexts ranging from sustainable mobility to transitional housing and community asset redistribution.

Concept and practices: Partirpartage can refer to organized programs where a group plans a collective relocation or temporary settlement with shared resources, such as housing, vehicles, and tools, during a transition. It can also describe digital platforms or networks that connect people who are moving and are willing to share assets or co-lease arrangements, with an emphasis on reducing waste and enhancing social ties.

Reception and limitations: Proponents view partirpartage as a way to curb consumption, lower carbon footprints, and strengthen community resilience. Critics point to legal and regulatory hurdles, funding and scalability challenges, and the risk of ambiguity about rights and responsibilities in shared arrangements.

See also: Sharing economy, co-housing, relocation, mobility-as-a-service, car sharing, time banking.