porte

Definitions of porte
  1. noun
    a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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    portière
    the door of a car
    moustiquaire, rideau protecteur
    a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door
    porte coulissante
    a door that opens by sliding instead of swinging
    porte battante
    a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction
    type of:
    barrière mobile
    a barrier that can be moved to allow passage
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