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    Portée (en. Scope)

    /pɔʁ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The scope of application or influence of a phenomenon.
    The reach of this law extends to the entire national territory.
    La portée de cette loi s'étend à tout le territoire national.
    The distance at which something can be reached or affected.
    The shots have a range of 500 meters.
    Les tirs ont une portée de 500 mètres.
    The ability to be understood or conveyed.
    This speech had a significant impact on the public.
    Ce discours a eu une grande portée auprès du public.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'porter' meaning to extend or to take something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a wide reach
    to have a significant impact or a wide influence.
    avoir une grande portée
    to convey a message
    to transmit an idea or information.
    porter un message
    to be out of reach
    to be inaccessible or impossible to reach.
    être hors de portée

    Related Words

    to carry
    Verb meaning to transport or bring something.
    porter
    reach of a project
    Influence and expected effects of a particular project.
    portée d'un projet
    to inform
    To inform or communicate something to someone.
    porter à connaissance

    Slang Meanings

    Exit door.
    Be careful, there’s an exit door in that corner.
    Fais attention, il y a une porte de sortie dans ce coin.