porte/pɔʁt/
noun · A1 · Frequency 340
nounfeminine
Meanings
door
Refers to a door or entrance of a building.
gate (to a city, at airport)
Refers to an entrance to a city or an airport.
gateway, means, door
Metaphorical use for a way or means to achieve something.
Examples
La porte de la cuisine est restee ouverte toute la matinee.
The kitchen door remained open all morning.
Nous nous retrouvons devant la porte 4 de l'aeroport.
We will meet in front of gate 4 at the airport.
Cette bourse est une porte vers de nouvelles possibilites professionnelles.
This scholarship is a gateway to new professional opportunities.
Collocations
- ouvrir la porteopen the door
- la porte d’entréethe entrance gate
Common mistakes
la porte
une porte
In French, when referring to a door in general, the indefinite article is usually used instead of the definite article.
porte de la ville
porte de ville
When referring to a city gate, the definite article is usually omitted.
Related words
synonymhuisa door, access
nounfeminine
Meanings
door
Refers to a door or entrance of a building.
gate (to a city, at airport)
Refers to an entrance to a city or an airport.
gateway, means, door
Metaphorical use for a way or means to achieve something.
Examples
Les portes du salon restent ouvertes pendant la journée.
The living room doors remain open during the day.
Les portes d'embarquement ferment vingt minutes avant le départ.
The boarding gates close twenty minutes before departure.
Les portes vers une formation spécialisée sont désormais ouvertes aux employés.
The gateways to specialized training are now open to employees.
Collocations
- ouvrir la porteopen the door
- la porte d’entréethe entrance gate
Common mistakes
la porte
une porte
In French, when referring to a door in general, the indefinite article is usually used instead of the definite article.
porte de la ville
porte de ville
When referring to a city gate, the definite article is usually omitted.
Related words
synonymhuisa door, access