Portons (en. Let's carry)

/pɔʁ.tɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of supporting or transporting something.
We carry heavy bags.
Nous portons des sacs lourds.
To have on oneself a garment or accessory.
Today, we are wearing casual clothes.
Aujourd'hui, nous portons des vêtements décontractés.
To contribute to an experience or situation.
We all carry our share of responsibility.
Nous portons tous notre part de responsabilité.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'portare', meaning 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we carry the voice
We express our opinions forcefully.
nous portons la voix
to pass judgment
To express an opinion or evaluation.
porter un jugement
to file a complaint
To make an official complaint.
porter plainte

Related Words

to carry
Verb that means to support or transport something.
porter
port
Place where boats load or unload.
port
carrier
Person or thing that carries.
porteur

Slang Meanings

To have a laid-back attitude.
We carry things coolly.
On porte les choses cool.
To be in a 'no worries' mode.
We always carry the chill attitude.
On portons toujours la chill attitude.