This is the 232nd most frequent French word.
départ
"Départ" means "departure" in English.
In this sentence, 'départ' is used to describe the act of leaving a place, specifically a planned event in the future.
Mon départ est prévu pour demain matin.
My departure is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Here, 'départ' refers to the beginning or start of an event, namely the start of a race.
Le départ de la course est fixé à 14 heures.
The start of the race is set for 2 PM.
In this instance, 'départ' signifies the act of leaving a job or position, indicating a change or completion of an association.