port

• Nom désignant un lieu où les navires chargent et déchargent leurs marchandises, un type de vin fortifié, ou un point de connexion pour un appareil informatique.

A noun referring to a place where ships load and unload cargo, or a type of fortified wine, or a connection point for a computer device.

1. A2formal

   A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload cargo.

   port (ville portuaire)

   • The ship arrived at the port of Rotterdam.
   • The port handles millions of containers each year.
   • Fishing boats are docked at the small port.

   Synonymesdockharborhavenmarinaseaport

2. Computer connectionB1formalIT

   A socket or interface on a computer for connecting devices.

   Port (informatique)

   • Plug the USB cable into the port on the side of the laptop.
   • This computer has multiple HDMI ports.
   • The printer is connected to the parallel port.

   Synonymesconnectorinterfacejackoutletsocket

3. Type of wineB2formal

   A strong, sweet, typically red wine from Portugal.

   Vin de Porto

   • He ordered a glass of vintage port after dinner.
   • Port wine is often served with cheese.
   • She keeps a bottle of port for special occasions.

   Synonymesoportoport wine

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de porter ou transporter quelque chose, ou l'adaptation d'un logiciel pour fonctionner sur une autre plateforme.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying or transporting something, or adapting software to run on a different platform.

1. B2formalIT

   To adapt or transfer software or data from one system or platform to another.

   porter (logiciel)

   • The developers ported the game to mobile devices.
   • We need to port the application to the new operating system.
   • They successfully ported the database to the cloud server.

   Synonymesadaptconvertmigratemovetransfertranslate

2. C1formal

   To carry or transport something, especially in a formal or military context.

   porter (transporter)

   • The soldiers ported their rifles during the parade.
   • He ported the heavy equipment across the field.
   • The crew ported the cargo onto the ship.

   Synonymesbearcarryconveyhaulmovetotetransport