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No. 4,712 in French

portier

Doorman or gatekeeper.

In a sentence

  • Le portier de l'hôtel nous a aidés avec nos bagages.

    The porter of the hotel helped us with our luggage.

    Here, the word 'portier' is used to describe a person who works at a hotel, assisting guests, commonly known as a porter or a doorman.

  • Le portier de l'équipe a arrêté plusieurs tirs difficiles.

    The goalkeeper of the team stopped several difficult shots.

    In this sentence, 'portier' refers to a goalkeeper in a sports context, specifically in soccer or hockey, responsible for guarding the goal.

  • Le portier a vérifié notre réservation avant de nous ouvrir la porte.

    The doorman checked our reservation before opening the door for us.

    Here, 'portier' signifies a doorman, someone who manages the entrance of a building and assists guests.

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