porte-parole /pˈɔʁtpaʁˈɔl/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "spokesman".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le porte-parole
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: spokesman
  • IPA: /pˈɔʁtpaʁˈɔl/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of porte-parole (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Le porte-parole a répondu à toutes les questions des journalistes. English: The spokesperson answered all the journalists' questions.
  • Un porte-parole de l'entreprise a annoncé la nouvelle politique. English: A company spokesperson announced the new policy.
  • Le porte-parole a parlé clairement lors de la conférence de presse. English: The spokesperson spoke clearly at the press conference.

When and How to Use "porte-parole"

Use "porte-parole" when you want to talk about "spokesman" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "porte-parole" mean in French?

"porte-parole" is the French word for "spokesman".

What CEFR level is "porte-parole"?

"porte-parole" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "porte-parole"?

"porte-parole" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "porte-parole" in a sentence?

Le porte-parole a répondu à toutes les questions des journalistes.

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