English–French

“gate” in French

French

Alsobarrière

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔʁtaj/

Example

Le portail est fermé.

The gate is closed.

Illustration for portail (gate)

How to say “gate” in French

“Gate” in French is portail.

A substantial gate on a property boundary, wide enough for cars and used to control entry.

Full entry for portail: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with portail

J'ai ouvert le portail ce matin.

I opened the gate this morning.

Tips for using portail

  • Portail is masculine, so standard forms include le portail, un portail, and ce portail.

Other French words for “gate”

La barrière est fermée.

The gate is closed.

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