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Usages of porter
Paul porte la valise dans l'appartement.
Paul carries the suitcase in the apartment.
Marie porte le sac bleu.
Marie carries the blue bag.
Si ton bagage est trop lourd, je peux t’aider à le porter jusqu’au quai.
If your luggage is too heavy, I can help you carry it to the platform.
Le carton est trop lourd pour Marie, alors je vais le porter jusqu’à la voiture.
The box is too heavy for Marie, so I am going to carry it to the car.
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