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bearer

/ˈbeə.rə/

/ˈbɛr.ɚ/

Translations

bearernoun

bearers

/ˈbeə.rə/

/ˈbɛr.ɚ/

porteurSens général : personne qui porte, présente ou apporte quelque chose.

The bearer of the flag led the parade with pride.

Le porteur du drapeau a mené la parade avec fierté.

titulaireSe dit d’une personne qui détient un titre ou une fonction.

The current bearer of the title 'World Champion' is preparing for the next competition.

Le titulaire du titre de « champion du monde » se prépare pour la prochaine compétition.

Additional translations

poutreEn construction, pour un élément porteur horizontal.

Synonyms

beareradjective

/ˈbeərə/

/ˈberər/

Used only attributively (e.g., “bearer bond”); not normally gradable.

au porteurEmploi juridique et financier : titre ou document transmissible par simple présentation.

A bearer bond pays interest to the holder without any registration.

Une obligation au porteur verse des intérêts au porteur sans aucune inscription.

bearernoun

A person who carries or holds something.

The bearer of the flag led the parade with pride.

A person who presents a check or other order to pay money.

The bearer of the check was asked to provide identification before cashing it.

A person who brings a message, letter, or news.

As the bearer of bad news, he had the difficult task of informing the team about the project's cancellation.

A person who holds a particular position or title.

The current bearer of the title 'World Champion' is preparing for the next competition.

A structural support such as a horizontal beam or joist that carries a load.

The floor bearers were replaced to strengthen the old house.

beareradjective

Payable to or transferable by whoever holds or presents a document or instrument.

A bearer bond pays interest to the holder without any registration.