No. 2,350 in French
portail
"Portail" in English means "portal" or "gateway," often referring to a main entrance, especially of a building or website.
In a sentence
Elle a décoré le portail en bois avec des fleurs.
She decorated the wooden gateway with flowers.
In this sentence, 'portail' refers to a large gate or doorway, typically part of a wall or fence around a property.
Le portail sécurisé de cette application protège vos données personnelles.
The secure portal of this application protects your personal data.
Here, 'portail' is used metaphorically to describe an entry point, specifically a software interface or platform providing access to services or information.
La bibliothèque du village a récemment rénové son portail d'entrée.
The village library recently renovated its entrance gate.
Again, 'portail' is used to mean a physical gate or entrance, emphasizing the main entryway to a building or place.
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