portaient

/pɔʁ.tɛ/porter

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wear (be wearing)

Ils portaient tous les deux des lunettes de soleil.

They were both wearing sunglasses.

Synonyms:avoir sur soi, revêtir

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carry (transport an object or load)

Ils portaient des cartons jusqu'à la camionnette.

They were carrying boxes to the van.

Synonyms:transporter, tenir

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bear/assume (a responsibility or burden)

carry (a disease, trait) ; bear (a name, title)

Ils portaient la responsabilité de l'accident.

They bore the responsibility for the accident.