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“scope” in French

French

Alsopérimètre

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔʁte/

Example

La portée de ce projet est limitée.

The scope of this project is limited.

Illustration for portée (scope)

How to say “scope” in French

“Scope” in French is portée.

A force travels outward from a source to the furthest point where it still reaches, physically or through its effects.

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

Example sentences with portée

Cette décision a une grande portée politique.

This decision has significant political impact.

Tips for using portée

  • As a feminine noun, portée takes la, and avoir de la portée describes an idea, remark, or action as having influence.

Other French words for “scope”

Le périmètre d'intervention de la mairie ne couvre pas ce quartier.

The scope of the town hall's intervention does not cover this neighborhood.

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