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    Porte-saint-martin (en. Saint martin's gate)

    /pɔʁt sɛ̃ maʁtɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One of the historic gates of Paris, located in the 10th arrondissement.
    The porte-saint-martin is a very busy passage point.
    La porte-saint-martin est un point de passage très fréquenté.
    A well-known monument in Paris, often associated with theater.
    The theater of the porte-saint-martin is one of the oldest in the city.
    Le théâtre de la porte-saint-martin est l'un des plus anciens de la ville.
    An important crossroads for transport in Paris.
    Traffic around the porte-saint-martin is often congested.
    Le trafic autour de la porte-saint-martin est souvent congestionné.

    Etymology

    Refers to a gate that led to Saint-Martin, a Christian saint.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To pass through the porte-saint-martin
    Use this entrance to access a specific location.
    Passer par la porte-saint-martin
    At the porte-saint-martin, there are shows
    Description of a place where cultural events take place.
    À la porte-saint-martin, on trouve des spectacles

    Related Words

    Paris
    Capital of France, the city where the porte-saint-martin is located.
    Paris
    theater
    A performance venue, the porte-saint-martin houses a famous theater.
    théâtre
    arrondissement
    Administrative demarcation of Paris, the porte-saint-martin is in the 10th.
    arrondissement

    Slang Meanings

    To meet up at a popular or busy place.
    It feels like being at porte-saint-martin with all this crowd.
    On se croirait à la porte-saint-martin avec toute cette foule.
    To evoke a meeting place among friends.
    We're going for a drink, let's meet at porte-saint-martin.
    On va boire un verre, on se retrouve à la porte-saint-martin.