🇫🇷 How to say

“door” in French

porte
Illustration of "door" in a French cultural setting
A person walks through a tall wooden door into a busy Parisian apartment building, with a brass handle and a small window at eye level.

Usage note

Porte is used for any kind of door, whether it's for a room, building, or vehicle. In France, many old city buildings have distinctive, elegant doors that are part of the local charm.

Examples

  • La porte est fermée.

    The door is closed.

  • Ouvre la porte, s'il te plaît.

    Open the door, please.

  • Ma maison a une porte bleue.

    My house has a blue door.

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What does "porte" mean?

  • A. door
  • B. minute
  • C. student
  • D. bag

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