English Expression · Intermediate
porte cochère
A gateway through which horse carriages pass, often into a courtyard
Pronunciation: /ˌpɔːt kə(ʊ)ˈʃɛə/
Meaning
A gateway through which horse carriages pass, often into a courtyard.
Example
We had admirable Noſes to ſmell out proper Places, and your Houſes with Porte-Cocheres were ſure to have enough of our Company.
We had admirable Noſes to ſmell out proper Places, and your Houſes with Porte-Cocheres were ſure to have enough of our Company.
Practice tips
- Practice porte cochère out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.