city gates

language: fr

definitions

  1. Large, fortified entrances built into the walls of a city, historically used to control access and provide defense.
    fr: Portes de la ville
  2. The boundary or entrance point leading into a large urban area or metropolitan region.
    fr: Entrée de la ville

examples

  1. The soldiers stood guard at the city gates to prevent any unauthorized entry.

    Les soldats montaient la garde aux portes de la ville pour empêcher toute entrée non autorisée.

  2. The new highway serves as the main city gates for travelers arriving from the north.

    La nouvelle autoroute sert de principale entrée à la ville pour les voyageurs venant du nord.