Porteurs (en. Carriers)
/pɔʁ.tœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who carries goods.
The porters at the airport assist passengers with their luggage.
Les porteurs à l'aéroport aident les passagers avec leurs bagages.
A person who is responsible for an obligation or a right.
Shareholders have voting rights at the general assembly.
Les porteurs de parts sociales ont des droits de vote en assemblée générale.
An individual who transports information.
News bearers are often journalists.
Les porteurs de nouvelles sont souvent les journalistes.
Etymology
From the verb 'porter' which means 'to bear' or 'to transport'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bearers of good news
Those who bring positive news.
porteurs de bonnes nouvelles
bearers of risks
People who expose to dangers or complications.
porteurs de risques
bearers of rights
Individuals who possess certain legal rights.
porteurs de droits
Related Words
to bear
The action of transporting something.
porter
carrying
Transport of goods by an appropriate means.
portage
transport
Movement of people or goods from one place to another.
transport
Slang Meanings
People who help by carrying heavy objects.
Porters are the best friends of those who are moving.
Les porteurs sont les meilleurs amis de ceux qui déménagent.
People who work in difficult situations.
They are bearers in life, always there to help others.
Ce sont des porteurs dans la vie, toujours là pour aider les autres.