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    Portât (en. Carried)

    /pɔʁ.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An image of a person, often framed, that reveals their features and personality.
    The portrait of his grandfather stands proudly above the fireplace.
    Le portât de son grand-père trône au-dessus de la cheminée.
    An artistic representation, often in painting or drawing, focusing on the head and shoulders.
    The painter managed to capture the beauty of the subject in this portrait.
    Le peintre a réussi à capturer la beauté du sujet dans ce portât.
    A detailed description of a person or their personality.
    In his book, the author portrays a complex and intriguing heroine.
    Dans son livre, l'auteur dresse le portât d'une héroïne complexe et intrigante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portare' which means 'to carry' or 'to take away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a portrait
    To create an artistic representation of a person.
    faire un portât
    to lead a life of portrait
    To have a life where one is often observed or judged by others.
    mener une vie de portât
    robotic portrait
    A representation of a person made by technological means.
    portât robotisé

    Related Words

    painting
    Artistic technique of applying colors to a surface.
    peinture
    photography
    The art of capturing images using a camera.
    photographie
    representation
    The action of presenting or describing something.
    représentation

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a profile picture on social media.
    Look at his portrait on Instagram, he looks great!
    Regarde son portât sur Instagram, il a l'air super!
    A nickname or pseudonym based on appearance.
    They always call him 'the portrait' because of his distinct look.
    On l'appelle toujours 'le portât' à cause de son look distinctif.