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    Portenduère (en. Carrying out)

    /pɔʁ.tɑ̃.dɶʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual or entity that transports something.
    The bearer managed to deliver the package despite the bad weather.
    Le portendeur a réussi à livrer le colis malgré les intempéries.
    In the theatrical field, a character that carries a particular message.
    The bearer of the news stirred excitement among the villagers.
    Le portendeur de la nouvelle a suscité l'excitation parmi les villageois.
    In military jargon, one who transports equipment.
    The bearers played a key role during the reconnaissance mission.
    Les portendeurs ont joué un rôle clé lors de la mission de reconnaissance.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to carry' and the suffix '-er', designating a person who carries.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bear a burden
    to assume a responsibility or a burden.
    porter une charge
    the bearer of good news
    a person who announces positive events.
    le porteur de bonnes nouvelles
    to bear the weight of the world on one's shoulders
    to bear great responsibilities.
    porter le poids du monde sur ses épaules

    Related Words

    load
    To place a load on something.
    charger
    transport
    To move something from one place to another.
    transporter
    courier
    A person who delivers goods.
    livreur

    Slang Meanings

    A bearer who deals in illegal activities.
    He is known as the bearer of the neighborhood, always in the know about the rumors.
    Il est connu comme le portendeur du quartier, toujours au courant des rumeurs.
    An individual who only takes, without giving anything in return.
    This guy is just a bearer, he takes advantage of everyone.
    Ce gars, c'est juste un portendeur, il profite de tout le monde.