Portante (en. Bearing)

/pɔʁ.tɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a structure that supports a weight.

The supporting beams of this building are made of steel.

Les poutres portantes de ce bâtiment sont en acier.

Which plays an important or essential role.

She has significant ideas for the project.

Elle a des idées portantes pour le projet.

Which has significant scope.

This document contains compelling arguments for our cause.

Ce document contient des arguments portants pour notre cause.

From the verb 'bear' with the suffix '-ing'.

bearing element

An element that plays a crucial role in the success of something.

élément portante

bearing structure

A part of a building that supports a load.

structure portante

significant ideas

Ideas that are significant and influential.

idées portantes

bear

To exert a force to support or carry.

porter

support

To help or maintain something.

soutenir

load

Anything that is carried or supported.

charge

Any essential element.

This plan is really significant for the meeting.

Ce plan est vraiment portante pour la réunion.

A person who supports a project.

Marie is the supporter of this team.

Marie est la portante de cette équipe.