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emporter

to carry away

verb ahm-por-TEH Less Common

Also means

to take along

Usage Note

Emporter means to take something away from a place, and is the verb behind the phrase à emporter ('to go / takeaway') seen on restaurant signs. The reflexive s'emporter means 'to fly into a rage'. It contrasts with apporter ('to bring'), which implies movement toward the speaker.

Examples

"Il emporte son manteau partout."

Natural Translation

He takes his coat everywhere with him.

Literal Translation

He carries his coat everywhere

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