Also means
carriage, bearing (posture)
Usage Note
Port is silent on the final 't'. In addition to a harbour, it refers to the act of carrying something (port d'armes = 'carrying arms') and a person's bearing or posture (avoir un port élégant). Port de plaisance specifically means a marina.
Examples
"Le bateau est entré dans le port ce matin."
Natural Translation
The boat entered the harbour this morning.
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