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port

port, harbour

noun POR Less Common

Also means

carriage, bearing (posture)

Usage Note

Port is silent on the final 't'. In addition to a harbour, it refers to the act of carrying something (port d'armes = 'carrying arms') and a person's bearing or posture (avoir un port élégant). Port de plaisance specifically means a marina.

Examples

"Le bateau est entré dans le port ce matin."

Natural Translation

The boat entered the harbour this morning.

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