Portions (en. Portions)

/pɔʁ.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A determined quantity of food or an object.

She served generous portions of pasta.

Elle a servi des portions généreuses de pâtes.

A part of an experience or an activity.

He shared his portions of happiness with his friends.

Il a partagé ses portions de bonheur avec ses amis.

The word 'portion' comes from the Latin 'portio', which means 'part, share'.

small portions

Small amounts of food.

petites portions

slice of cake

A slice of cake served individually.

portion de gâteau

controlled portion

A measured amount for health or diet reasons.

portion contrôlée

part

A portion or a part of a whole.

part

quantity

Measure of a substance or an object.

quantité

to serve

Presenting a portion of a dish.

servir

Minimal portions

This restaurant serves minimal portions for the price.

Ce restaurant sert des portions minimales pour le prix.

Portion of pleasure

He took a portion of pleasure on vacation.

Il a pris une portion de plaisir en vacances.