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How is the word porter translated from French to English

Tenir quelque chose et l'emmener quelque part.

To hold something and take it somewhere.

verb
English translation
Carry

Examples with “porter”

See how the word “porter” is used in sentences

  • Peux-tu porter ce sac pour moi ? — Can you carry this bag for me?

  • J'ai besoin que tu portes ce carton jusqu'à la voiture. — I need you to carry this box to the car.

  • Elle peut supporter les cartons lourds toute seule. — She can carry the heavy boxes all by herself.

  • Le magasin proposera la nouvelle ligne de chaussures le mois prochain. — The store will carry the new line of shoes next month.

  • Elle a dû porter le bébé jusqu'à la maison. — She had to carry the baby all the way home.

  • Les bénévoles portent de l'eau au camp chaque matin. — Volunteers carry water to the camp every morning.

  • Cette étagère ne supportera pas un tel poids. — This shelf will not carry that much weight.

  • Proposez-vous cette veste dans une taille plus grande ? — Do you carry this jacket in a larger size?

  • Ne porte pas autant de livres d'un coup. — Don't carry so many books at once.

  • Pourrais-tu porter les chaises dans le jardin ? — Could you carry the chairs into the garden?

  • Le vieux pont peut-il encore supporter un camion chargé ? — Can the old bridge still carry a loaded truck?

  • Les petites boutiques proposent rarement du fromage importé. — Small shops rarely carry imported cheese.

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FAQ about “porter”

How is “porter” translated from French?
“porter” translates into English as “Carry”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “porter” mean?
Meaning of “porter”: Tenir quelque chose et l'emmener quelque part. In English — “Carry”.
What part of speech is “porter”?
“porter” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “porter”?
Example sentences with “porter” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “porter”?
Add “porter” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.