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    Port (en. Port)

    pɔʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Area where boats can dock.
    The port of Marseille is one of the largest in France.
    Le port de Marseille est l'un des plus grands de France.
    Maritime facility for loading and unloading goods.
    Containers are stored in the port before being shipped.
    Les conteneurs sont stockés dans le port avant d'être expédiés.
    Set of infrastructures in a port area.
    The development of the port has attracted many businesses.
    Le développement du port a attiré de nombreuses entreprises.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'portus' which also means port.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marina
    Area dedicated to leisure boats.
    port de plaisance
    to take harbor
    To dock a ship in a port.
    prendre le port
    to be in port
    To be at the dock, in a port.
    être en port

    Related Words

    port-related
    Related to the port.
    portuaire
    ship
    Maritime vessel.
    navire
    dock
    Level area for the docking of ships.
    dock

    Slang Meanings

    A festive port.
    This weekend, the port will be festive with concerts and activities.
    Ce week-end, le port va être en fête avec des concerts et des animations.
    To show courage.
    He really had to show courage to sail through that storm.
    Il a vraiment dû porter ses couilles pour naviguer dans cette tempête.