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    Amont (en. Upstream)

    /a.mɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of a watercourse that is closest to its source.
    We walk along the upstream of the river.
    Nous marchons le long de l'amont de la rivière.
    The direction of the source of a watercourse.
    You have to go upstream to find the source.
    Il faut remonter amont pour trouver la source.
    In terms of navigation, the part from which the current comes.
    Navigating upstream is often more difficult because of the current.
    Naviguer amont est souvent plus difficile à cause du courant.

    Etymology

    The word 'amont' comes from the Latin 'ad montem', meaning 'towards the mountain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go upstream
    To head towards the source of a watercourse.
    aller amont
    to live upstream
    To live in an area located near the source of a watercourse.
    vivre en amont
    to pull upstream
    To make an effort to move against the current.
    tirer amont

    Related Words

    downstream
    The part of a watercourse that is further from its source.
    aval
    river
    A large watercourse that flows into the sea.
    fleuve
    source
    The beginning of a watercourse.
    source

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    He is a bit upstream in that, he needs to be careful.
    Il est un peu amont là-dedans, il doit faire attention.
    To be ahead of others.
    He is always upstream compared to his team.
    Il est toujours amont par rapport à son équipe.