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    Portière (en. Door)

    /pɔʁ.tjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A movable opening allowing entry or exit from an enclosed space.
    Upon entering the car, he closed the door.
    En entrant dans la voiture, il a fermé la portière.
    A curtain or drapery, often used to separate spaces in a room.
    She pulled the door to let in the light.
    Elle a tiré la portière pour laisser entrer la lumière.

    Etymology

    Comes from the word 'porte' with the suffix '-ière' which indicates a tool or a device.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to slam the door
    To shut the car door abruptly.
    faire claquer la portière
    to open the door
    The action of unlocking and opening a vehicle's door.
    ouvrir la portière
    to carry the door
    The act of serving or handling a door in a picturesque manner.
    porter la portière

    Related Words

    door
    Device for entering or exiting a space.
    porte
    cut
    Interruption or separation, often by a door or curtain.
    coupure
    décor
    Ornamental element that may include doors.
    décor

    Slang Meanings

    car door.
    He got stuck between the door for two minutes.
    Il est resté coincé entre la portière depuis deux minutes.
    An expression referring to a person who takes unnecessary risks.
    It's crazy, he is playing the door while taking so many risks!
    C'est fou, il fait le portière en prenant tant de risques!