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How do you say "door" in French?
la porte
In French, "door" is la porte.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced port. Single syllable, rhymes with English 'fort'.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la porte, les portes). Gateway or entrance.
Example sentence
La porte est ouverte le matin.
The door is open in the morning.
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How to remember la porte
Porte sounds like 'port' - doors and ports are both entrances.
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Questions about la porte
How do you say "door" in French?
In French, "door" is la porte. It is a noun.
Is la porte masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la porte, les portes). Gateway or entrance.
How is la porte used in a sentence?
Use la porte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La porte est ouverte le matin. (The door is open in the morning.).
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