Porche (en. Porch)

/pɔʁʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A porch is an open structure, often covered, located at the entrance of a building.

The porch of the house is adorned with flowers.

Le porche de la maison est orné de fleurs.

A porch can also refer to a reception area at the entrance of a building.

They sat on the porch to chat.

Ils se sont assis sur le porche pour discuter.

In certain architectural contexts, the porch can serve as a transition between the outside and the inside.

The porch offers a stunning view of the garden.

Le porche offre une vue imprenable sur le jardin.

From the Latin 'porticus', meaning 'colonnade'.

to have a porch

To have a covered entrance.

avoir un porche

to be sitting on the porch

To be at the entrance of a building, outside.

être assis au porche

to welcome on the porch

To receive guests at the entrance of a house.

accueillir sur le porche

awning

Structure that protects from the sun or rain, often attached to an entrance.

auvent

veranda

Covered space, often glazed, adjoining a house.

véranda

stoop

Outdoor staircase leading to the entrance of a building.

perron

A porch as a place to relax.

We hung out on the porch all evening.

On a traîné sur le porche toute la soirée.

Use of the word porch to describe a group of friends.

We are all sitting on the porch laughing together.

On est tous assis sur le porche à rire ensemble.