No. 3,123 in French
porteurs
"Porteurs" means "carriers" or "bearers" in English.
In a sentence
Les porteurs de nouvelles intéressantes étaient très attendus.
The bearers of interesting news were eagerly awaited.
The word 'porteurs' refers to individuals who bear or carry something, in this case, news.
Les sacs étaient trop lourds pour les porteurs de la montagne.
The bags were too heavy for the mountain carriers.
In this context, 'porteurs' refers to workers or individuals designated to physically carry items, particularly in challenging conditions such as mountains.
Les porteurs de valeurs morales inspirent les autres.
The bearers of moral values inspire others.
Here, 'porteurs' symbolizes people who uphold or carry forward abstract values or principles, highlighting the metaphorical use.
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