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aux portes de
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
a. at the gates of
Au Moyen-Âge, il y avait des remparts aux portes de la ville.In the Middle Ages, there were ramparts at the gates of the city.
2. (figurative) (very close to)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. on the edge of
J'adore cette ville car elle est aux portes de la mer.I love this city because it's on the edge of the sea.
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