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    Portées (en. Litters)

    /pɔʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Nearby or easily accessible.
    The ability of a project to generate results.
    Les portées de ses décisions sont considérables.
    A set of effects or repercussions of an action.
    The impact of his decisions is considerable.
    La portée de cet accord est internationale.
    Measure of the magnitude or scope of an event.
    The scope of this agreement is international.
    Ce projet a de grandes portées en termes d'impact social.

    Etymology

    Portées

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    From the verb 'porter', meaning 'to support or transmit something'.
    Within reach
    avoir de larges portées
    To have wide-ranging impacts
    To have a significant or extensive impact.
    porter ses fruits
    To bear fruit
    To produce positive results.
    à portée de main

    Related Words

    This project has great reach in terms of social impact.
    To lift, support, or carry something.
    portée
    Reach
    Indicates the extent or importance of a concept or action.
    porter

    Slang Meanings

    Reach of a joke
    This joke has unexpected implications.
    Cette blague a des portées inattendues.
    Accessible to everyone
    This type of film is accessible to everyone.
    Ce genre de film est à la portée de tous.