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    Porterait (en. Would wear)

    /pɔʁtəʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate a possibility or potential action in the future.
    He would wear a hat if it were sunny.
    Il porterait un chapeau s'il faisait soleil.
    Express a hypothetical condition.
    If she were here, she would wear that dress.
    Si elle était là, elle porterait cette robe.
    Suggest a responsibility or role.
    He would bear the burden of leadership if necessary.
    Il porterait la charge de la direction si nécessaire.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'porter', from Latin 'portare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he would take a hit
    he could inflict a blow.
    il porterait bien un coup
    would bear fruit
    would have beneficial consequences.
    porterait des fruits
    this project would yield results
    this project would be fruitful.
    ce projet porterait ses fruits

    Related Words

    porter
    Action of supporting or transporting something.
    porter
    porteur
    Person who transports something.
    porteur
    portée
    Capacity of reach or effect.
    portée

    Slang Meanings

    To be capable of doing something.
    He would bear the weight of responsibility.
    Il porterait le poids de la responsabilité.
    To have the possibility of changing clothes.
    She wonders if she would wear this outfit.
    Elle se demande si elle porterait cette tenue.