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    Grimper (en. Climb)

    /ɡʁɛ̃.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To elevate or ascend with effort.
    He climbed to the top of the mountain.
    Il a grimpé au sommet de la montagne.
    To approach something by climbing.
    The children climb trees.
    Les enfants grimpent aux arbres.
    To traverse a surface by gripping.
    She climbed the wall to enter the garden.
    Elle a grimpé le mur pour entrer dans le jardin.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'grimpare' meaning 'to ascend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb the curtains
    To be very worried or upset.
    grimper aux rideaux
    to climb the walls
    To be very restless or nervous.
    grimper sur les murs

    Related Words

    climbing
    Action of climbing on a high surface.
    escalade
    ascent
    Action of rising, progression upwards.
    montée
    ascension
    Action of elevating or ascending.
    ascension

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly gain popularity.
    This movie climbed the charts.
    Ce film a grimpé dans les classements.
    To rise in a position or rank.
    He climbed the ranks of the company.
    Il a grimpé les échelons de l'entreprise.