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portion

/ˈpɔːʃən/

/ˈpɔrʃən/

Translations

portionnoun

portions

/ˈpɔːʃən/

/ˈpɔrʃən/

portion

She divided the cake into equal portions for each guest.

Elle a divisé le gâteau en portions égales pour chaque invité.

Additional translations

sortSens littéraire ou soutenu : ce qui revient à quelqu’un dans la vie.

partPour une partie d’un tout, surtout dans un contexte plus général.

Synonyms

portionverb

portioned

Past Simple

portioned

Past Participle

portioning

Gerund

/ˈpɔːʃən/

/ˈpɔrʃən/

portionner

The chef portioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.

Le chef a portionné le gâteau en parts égales pour les invités.

Additional translations

répartirQuand il s’agit de distribuer ou d’allouer une part d’un ensemble.

Synonyms

parcel out

dole out

share out

mete out

ration

set aside

apportion

portionadjective

/ˈpɔːʃən/

/ˈpɔrʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. 'portion size', 'portion control'.

Additional translations

portionnéEmploi technique ou commercial, surtout pour indiquer une taille de portion.

Definitions

portionnoun

A part of a whole; an amount, section, or piece of something.

She divided the cake into equal portions for each guest.

A serving of food suitable for one person.

The restaurant offers generous portions at a reasonable price.

A person's destiny or lot.

He accepted his portion in life with grace and dignity.

An amount of money or property allotted to someone, especially as a dowry or inheritance.

She received her portion upon her father's death.

portionverb

To divide something into parts or shares.

The chef portioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.

To distribute or allocate a part of something.

The manager portioned the budget among the different departments.

portionadjective

Relating to or intended for a portion, especially a serving size of food (used before another noun).

Portion control is crucial for maintaining a healthy diet.