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door in French

door in French is porte, portière, huis — door means a hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.

door in French

porte
noun
(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
portière
noun
(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
huis
noun
(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
emportiérer
verb
(transitive, cycling) To cause a collision by opening the door of a vehicle in front of an oncoming cyclist or pedestrian.

What does "door" mean?

  1. noun A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
    "Please close the door behind you when you leave the room."
  2. noun An opportunity or means of access to something, used figuratively.
    "A good degree can open the door to many interesting jobs."
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door in a sentence

  • Please close the door behind you when you leave the room.
  • She knocked twice before opening the door.
  • A good degree can open the door to many interesting jobs.
  • Don't close the door on a chance to learn something new.

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What is "door" in French?
"door" in French is porte, portière, huis. door means: A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
How do you use "door" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door behind you when you leave the room." In French, "door" is porte, portière, huis.
Are there other ways to say "door" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "door": porte, portière, huis, emportiérer.
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