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How do you say went home in French?

"Went home" in French can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Est rentré chez lui/elle: This is the most literal translation, meaning "went back to his/her home."

* Est allé(e) chez lui/elle: This means "went to his/her home."

Informal:

* Est rentré(e): This is a more informal way of saying "went home," and implies that the person was already at home.

* Est parti(e) chez lui/elle: This means "left for his/her home."

Examples:

* Il est rentré chez lui après le travail. (He went home after work.)

* Elle est allée chez elle pour dîner. (She went home for dinner.)

* J'ai rentré après l'école. (I went home after school.)

* On est parti chez nous pour les vacances. (We left for home for the holidays.)

The choice of translation depends on the specific context.

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