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    Porte (en. Door)

    /pɔʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A structure that closes an entrance or exit.
    She opened the door to let in the fresh air.
    Elle a ouvert la porte pour laisser entrer le frais.
    Entrance or exit of a building.
    The building's door is always locked.
    La porte du bâtiment est toujours verrouillée.
    This access space in a vehicle.
    He entered through the rear door of the car.
    Il est monté par la porte arrière de la voiture.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'porta', meaning opening or passage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close a door
    To make a passage inaccessible by using the door.
    fermer une porte
    to open the door
    To allow access to a space by moving the door.
    ouvrir la porte
    at the door
    Refers to the position near the entrance.
    à la porte
    to raise one's voice
    To call out audibly while standing near a door.
    porter la voix

    Related Words

    window
    Opening in a wall, usually glazed, allowing for a view outside.
    fenêtre
    wall
    Building element that defines or separates spaces.
    mur
    key
    Instrument used to open or close a locking device.
    clé

    Slang Meanings

    To qualify for something.
    He finally opened the door to success.
    Il a enfin ouvert la porte du succès.
    To be rejected or excluded.
    She felt at the door during the meeting.
    Elle s'est senti à la porte pendant la réunion.