portant
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le portant
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. clothes rack (Canada) (United States)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United States.
Les employés du magasin s'affairaient à installer le nouvel inventaire aux portants.The store employees were busy putting the new inventory on the clothes racks.
b. rack (Canada) (United States)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United States.
Cette robe est trop petite pour moi. Je la remets au portant.This dress is too small for me. I'm putting it back on the rack.
c. clothes rail (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Les chemises au portant sont classées par taille.The shirts on the clothes rail are organized by size.
d. rail (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Après les soldes, les portants de la boutique étaient presque vides.After the sales, the shop's rails were almost empty.
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