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porte-parole (noun)

A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.

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Imagine a person carrying a large scroll of words ('parole') in their arms ('porte'). This person is the 'porte-parole',...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'la porte-parole' for a female spokesperson. → Using 'le porte-parole' for both male and female spokespersons.

Using 'porte-parole' for any person who speaks a lot or expresses opinions informally. → Using 'porte-parole' only when referring to an official representative speaking on behalf of a group or organization.

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