Lemontier (en. Lemontier)

/lə.mɔ̃.tje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Device allowing to ascend or climb.

The montier was used to access the roof.

Le montier était utilisé pour accéder au toit.

In climbing terms, this refers to a person who climbs.

The montier successfully reached the summit of the mountain.

Le montier a atteint le sommet de la montagne avec succès.

Device or structure for elevating something.

This montier is perfect for lifting heavy loads.

Ce montier est parfait pour soulever des charges lourdes.

From the old French, formed from the verb 'monter' and the suffix '-ier'.

to go on stage

To make an appearance or come into play.

monter sur la scène

to climb the stairs

To ascend steps to reach a higher level.

monter les escaliers

to improve one's skills

To enhance one's skills or expertise.

monter en compétence

to climb

To move to a higher place.

monter

ascent

The action of climbing or a path that ascends.

montée

mountain

A large natural elevation of land.

montagne

A montier can refer to someone who appears pretentious.

He thinks he’s a montier, but he hasn't accomplished anything special.

Il se prend pour un montier, mais il n'a rien accompli de spécial.

In climbing jargon, it can refer to a climbing expert.

This guy is a real montier; he can climb any cliff.

Ce gars est un vrai montier, il peut grimper n'importe quelle falaise.