portal

• Nom désignant une grande et imposante entrée ou porte, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique ; également utilisé en informatique pour désigner un site web servant de point de départ vers d'autres sites, et en anatomie pour désigner une veine transportant le sang vers le foie.

A noun referring to a large and impressive entrance or gateway, often used metaphorically; also used in computing for a website that serves as a starting point to other sites, and in anatomy for a vein that carries blood to the liver.

1. Grand entranceB2formal

   A large, impressive, and often decorative doorway or gate, especially to a building of importance.

   Portail monumental

   • The ancient cathedral had a magnificent stone portal.
   • They passed through the ornate portal into the palace courtyard.
   • The portal of the museum was flanked by marble columns.

   Synonymesarchwaydoordoorwayentranceentrygategatewayportico

2. Website gatewayB1formalIT

   A website that serves as a starting point or entry point to a range of other resources or services on the internet.

   portail web

   • The company launched a new news portal for its employees.
   • Many students use the university's online portal to access course materials.
   • This portal provides links to various government services.

   Synonymesdirectorygatewayhubstarting point

3. Blood vesselC1formalmedical

   A short vein that carries blood from the digestive organs and spleen to the liver.

   Veine porte

   • The hepatic portal vein is a key part of the circulatory system.
   • Damage to the portal vein can cause serious health issues.
   • Blood flows through the portal system to be processed by the liver.

   Synonymeshepatic portal veinportal vein