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    Porter (en. To carry)

    /pɔʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have or hold something on oneself.
    She carries a nice handbag.
    Elle porte un joli sac à main.
    To pass on or circulate something.
    He brings good news.
    Il porte de bonnes nouvelles.
    To support or hold a weight.
    The men are carrying the furniture upstairs.
    Les hommes portent les meubles à l'étage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portare,' which means 'to carry, to transport.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to toast
    To pay tribute or celebrate with a drink.
    porter un toast
    to file a complaint
    To make an official statement of dissatisfaction.
    porter plainte
    to take the blame
    To take responsibility, especially for a failure.
    porter le chapeau

    Related Words

    portable
    Refers to a device that can be easily transported or moved.
    portable
    reporter
    A person who brings information, often in an official context.
    rapporteur
    to import
    To legally bring something in from another country.
    importer

    Slang Meanings

    To have something on one’s back, to be overwhelmed.
    He carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.
    Il porte le poids du monde sur ses épaules.
    To be responsible for a situation.
    He is the one who bears the responsibility for this mistake.
    C'est lui qui porte la responsabilité de cette erreur.