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/pɔʁ.tɛ/porter
1.
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wear (be wearing)
Ils portaient tous les deux des lunettes de soleil.
They were both wearing sunglasses.
Synonyms:avoir sur soi, revêtir
2.
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carry (transport an object or load)
Ils portaient des cartons jusqu'à la camionnette.
They were carrying boxes to the van.
Synonyms:transporter, tenir
3.
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bear/assume (a responsibility or burden)
carry (a disease, trait) ; bear (a name, title)
Ils portaient la responsabilité de l'accident.
They bore the responsibility for the accident.
Synonyms:assumer, supporter