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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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