porte

This is the 288th most frequent French word.


porte

Door.


Here, 'porte' refers to a physical door.

La porte de la maison est ouverte.

The door of the house is open.


Here, 'porte' is a verb meaning 'to wear' or 'to carry'.

Il porte un chapeau noir.

He is wearing a black hat.


Here, 'porte' is used metaphorically for 'to bear' or 'to carry' in a name or title.

Cette ville porte un nom ancien.

This city bears an ancient name.