Porté (en. Door)
/pɔʁ.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A state of something that is supported or transported.
The bag's weight was too heavy for me.
Le porté du sac était trop lourd pour moi.
The fact of being under the influence of something.
He was under the burden of fatigue.
Il était sous le porté de la fatigue.
verb
To take part in the action of carrying.
He carried the basket carefully.
Il a porté le panier avec soin.
Etymology
Derived from the verb "porter," from the Latin "portare."
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take a look at
To examine or observe attentively.
porter un regard sur
to carry weight
To exert pressure or influence.
porter du poids
to bring luck
To bring good fortune.
porter chance
Related Words
to carry
The action of supporting or transporting something.
porter
bearer
One who carries something.
porteur
scope
The scope or rank of an action.
portée
Slang Meanings
Carried forward
He has forward-thinking ideas that inspire others.
Il a des idées portées en avant qui inspirent les autres.
To be inclined towards something
He is inclined towards electronic music.
Il est porté sur la musique électronique.