How to Say ‘Yes, especially in front of the gate!’ in French
Oui, surtout devant le portail !
wee soor-too duh-vahn luh por-tye
[wee soor-too duh-vahn luh por-tye]
💬 Usage Tip: Fun emphatic reply. Especially natural with a smile or laugh.
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds very real: the school gate is where children's energy and parent chatter peak.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui
[wee]
yes
A simple word used to agree or confirm something.
Oui, surtout devant le portail, ils deviennent très bavards.
Yes, especially in front of the gate, they become very chatty.
surtout
[soor-too]
especially
Used to stress one moment or place more than others.
Oui, surtout devant le portail, il faut être patient.
Yes, especially in front of the gate, you have to be patient.
devant
[duh-vahn]
in front of
A preposition of place.
Oui, surtout devant le portail, on voit toute l'énergie des enfants.
Yes, especially in front of the gate, you can see all the children’s energy.
Le portail
luh por-tye
the gate
A gate or entrance, often at a school or house.
Les parents attendent devant le portail.
The parents are waiting in front of the gate.
Words in this phrase
le
[luh]
the
A singular masculine definite article.
Oui, surtout devant le portail, le matin est animé.
Yes, especially in front of the gate, the morning is lively.
portail
[por-tye]
gate
The entrance gate, here most likely the school gate.
Oui, surtout devant le portail, les enfants ont du mal à partir.
Yes, especially in front of the gate, the children have trouble leaving.
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