Portici (en. Portici)

/pɔʁ.ti.si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A series of columns supporting a roof, often used in architecture.

The porticoes of the old church are beautifully adorned.

Le portici de la vieille église sont magnifiquement ornés.

A covered gallery, often outside a building.

We walked under the porticoes to avoid the rain.

Nous avons marché sous les portici pour éviter la pluie.

From the Latin 'porticus', which means 'portico' or 'gallery'.

under the porticoes

under a gallery of columns

sous les portici

ancient porticoes

sculptural and historical design of the porticoes

portici anciens

walking under the porticoes

moving sheltered under a gallery

marcher sous les portici

column

Vertical element supporting a roof or structure.

colonne

roof

Surface covering a building.

toit

architecture

The art and technique of designing and constructing buildings.

architecture

Use of a portico to protect oneself from the rain.

We met under the porticoes as if we were in a shelter.

On s'est retrouvé sous les portici comme si on était dans un abri.

Meeting under the porticoes.

My friend told me to wait for him under the porticoes of the café.

Mon ami m'a dit de l'attendre sous les portici du café.