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   08/05/2008, 21:43
LyndaandRichard is not online. Last active: 27/03/2008 18:44:14 LyndaandRichard



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Pas de Porte
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See this all the time on property ads and I've never remembered to ask what it means when I've had the chance. What does it mean? Literally not of door, but that makes no sense. Can anyone enlighten me svp?

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   08/05/2008, 21:49
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Re: Pas de Porte
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In this instance, pas = step

It usually means a sum of money paid by a commercial tenant to a landlord as an "entrance" fee in order to use commercial premises.
It also means the area directly in front of a door.

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   09/05/2008, 9:18
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Re: Pas de Porte
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Roulez au pas = drive up to the gate.

 

 


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   09/05/2008, 9:28
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Sorry SD Blush [:$]
Roulez au pas = drive at walking speed


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   09/05/2008, 10:33
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Re: Pas de Porte
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    When I was a kid living in France, I thought it meant there was literally no doors !

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