How is the word port translated from French to English

English translation
Harbour
noun

Plan d'eau abrité où les navires peuvent accoster en sécurité.

A sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely.

Examples with “port”

See how the word “port” is used in sentences

  • Le port était rempli de bateaux de pêche. — The harbour was filled with fishing boats.

  • Elle a décidé d'héberger le chat errant jusqu'à ce qu'il trouve un foyer. — She decided to harbour the stray cat until it found a home.

  • Tu ne devrais plus nourrir ces sentiments de rancune. — You should not harbour those feelings of resentment any longer.

  • Vois-tu les bateaux dans le port ? — Can you see the boats in the harbour?

  • Et si tu choisissais d'héberger quelqu'un dans le besoin ? — What if you choose to harbour someone in need?

  • Pourquoi continues-tu à nourrir un tel doute sur tes capacités ? — Why do you continue to harbour such doubt about your abilities?

  • Ils ont ouvert un nouveau café près du port. — They built a new café near the harbour.

  • Il a hébergé le fugitif en secret pendant plusieurs semaines. — He secretly harboured the fugitive for several weeks.

  • Ils ont tendance à nourrir de la négativité, ce qui nuit à leurs relations. — They tend to harbour negativity, which affects their relationships.

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