Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Portier (en. Porter)

    /pɔʁtje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Building, door, or establishment guardian.
    The doorman is always present at the hotel reception.
    Le portier est toujours présent à la réception de l'hôtel.
    One who is in charge of welcoming visitors.
    The doorman helped me with my luggage at the entrance.
    Le portier m'a aidé avec mes bagages à l'entrée.
    A person who controls access to an event or a place.
    The doorman checks the invitations to the party.
    Le portier vérifie les invitations à la soirée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'portier', meaning 'one who is at the door'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act as a doorman
    to act like a doorman, monitoring the entrance.
    faire le portier
    night porter
    doorman who works during the night.
    portier de nuit
    ask the doorman
    consult the doorman for information.
    demander au portier

    Related Words

    concierge
    A person who is responsible for maintenance and greeting in a building.
    concierge
    receptionist
    A person at the reception desk of an establishment.
    réceptionniste
    caretaker
    A person who ensures the security of a property.
    gardien

    Slang Meanings

    A doorman in a nightclub.
    The 'little doorman' is in charge of letting in the VIPs.
    Le 'p'tit portier' est chargé de faire rentrer les VIP.
    Expression referring to a friendly doorman.
    That doorman is really a 'nice doorman'.
    Ce portier-là, c'est vraiment un 'portier sympa'.