bearer

• Personne qui porte, présente ou possède quelque chose, comme un objet, un message, un cercueil ou un document financier.

A noun referring to a person who carries, presents, or is in possession of something, such as an item, a message, a coffin, or a financial document.

1. Carrier of itemsB1formal

   A person whose job or role involves carrying or transporting something.

   porteur (personne qui transporte)

   • The flag bearer led the parade.
   • A stretcher bearer helped carry the injured soldier.
   • The water bearer delivered supplies to the village.

   Synonymescarrierhaulierportertransporter

2. MessengerB2formal

   A person who delivers or presents a message, news, or an item.

   porteur de message

   • The royal bearer presented the decree to the court.
   • She acted as the bearer of good news.
   • The bearer of the invitation arrived at the door.

   Synonymescarriercourierdelivererenvoyheraldmessenger

3. PallbearerB2formal

   One of the mourners who carries or escorts the coffin at a funeral.

   Porteur de cercueil

   • The six bearers carefully lifted the coffin.
   • He served as a bearer at his grandfather's funeral.
   • The bearers walked slowly to the gravesite.

   Synonymespallbearer

4. Holder of a documentC1formal

   The person who possesses a check, note, bond, or other document of title that is endorsed to them or to the holder.

   Porteur d'un document

   • The check is payable to the bearer.
   • The bearer of the bond is entitled to the interest payment.
   • Only the bearer of the ticket can enter the event.

   Synonymescarrierholderpossessor