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    Monta (en. Climbed)

    /mɔ̃.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move to a higher place.
    She climbed the stairs quickly.
    Elle monta les escaliers rapidement.
    To raise something.
    He raised the flag on the mast.
    Il monta le drapeau sur le mât.
    To reach a higher level.
    He was promoted at work.
    Il monta en grade au travail.

    Etymology

    The word 'monta' is derived from the Latin verb 'montare', which means 'to climb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to skyrocket
    To increase rapidly.
    monter en flèche
    to get on one's high horse
    To get angry or indignant.
    monter sur ses grands chevaux
    to step up
    To intervene to defend a cause.
    monter au créneau

    Related Words

    mountain
    Natural elevation of the terrain.
    montagne
    ascent
    The action of climbing or the result of this action.
    montée
    rise
    The action of going back up or returning upward.
    remontée

    Slang Meanings

    To focus on a task.
    He is working hard on his project.
    Il est en train de monter sur son projet.
    To succeed in exceeding others.
    She outperformed everyone in the competition.
    Elle a monté tout le monde lors de la compétition.