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    Porteur (en. Carrier)

    /pɔʁ.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who carries objects or loads.
    The bearer helped transport the luggage at the hotel entrance.
    Le porteur a aidé à transporter les bagages à l'entrée de l'hôtel.
    A person who represents or advocates something, such as an idea or project.
    She is the spokesperson and bearer of the association's interests.
    Elle est le porte-parole et le porteur des intérêts de l'association.
    In finance, holder of a financial instrument, such as a share or bond.
    The bearer of the bond will receive annual interest.
    Le porteur de l'obligation recevra des intérêts annuels.

    Etymology

    From the verb to bear, coming from the Latin 'portare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    project bearer
    A person who initiates and oversees a project.
    porteur de projet
    bearer of good news
    A person who provides positive information.
    porteur de bonnes nouvelles
    bearer of risks
    An individual who assumes risks in a given situation.
    porteur de risques

    Related Words

    to bear
    The action of supporting or moving something.
    porter
    transport
    The action of moving goods from one place to another.
    transport
    loading
    The action of loading goods or objects.
    chargement

    Slang Meanings

    bearer of anxiety
    He is often considered a bearer of anxiety in the group.
    Il est souvent considéré comme un porteur d'anxiété dans le groupe.
    bearer of ideas
    She sees herself as a bearer of new ideas.
    Elle se voit comme une porteuse d'idées nouvelles.