Portique (en. Portico)

/pɔʁtik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of columns supporting a roof or structure.

The portico of the temple was adorned with sculptures.

Le portique du temple était orné de sculptures.

Built on a building to form an entrance.

We passed through the majestic portico of the main entrance.

Nous avons franchi le portique majestueux de l'entrée principale.

Temporary structure to support a marquee.

The festival featured a portico to welcome visitors.

Le festival était doté d'un portique pour accueillir les visiteurs.

From Latin 'porticus', meaning 'porch'.

entrance portico

Structure at the entrance of a building.

portique d'entrée

carport

Structure used for the passage of vehicles.

portique de voitures

column

Vertical pillars that support a structure.

colonne

roof

Covering of a building.

toit

structure

Assembly of elements to form a whole.

structure

Used in an urban context to refer to a shelter.

We found a portico to shelter from the rain.

On a trouvé un portique pour se protéger de la pluie.

Refers to an undesirable structure in a public space.

This portico annoys me, it blocks the view.

Ce portique m'agace, il bloque la vue.