Montagnard (en. Mountaineer)

/mɔ̃.ta.ɲaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person living in the mountains, often connected to a specific culture or traditions.

Mountain dwellers have extensive knowledge of mountain trails.

Les montagnards possèdent une grande connaissance des sentiers de montagne.

A farmer or herder living in a mountainous region.

The mountain dwellers of this valley raise sheep.

Les montagnards de cette vallée élèvent des moutons.

A member of a group of resistors fighting in the mountains during the war.

Mountain dwellers played a crucial role during the resistance.

Les montagnards ont joué un rôle crucial durant la résistance.

From the word 'mountain' with the suffix '-ard' indicating a relationship or belonging.

montagnard in the sense of resistant

Specifically refers to mountain resistors.

montagnard au sens de résistant

the mountain spirit

Evokes the culture and values of mountain dwellers.

l'esprit montagnard

mountain rhythm

A lifestyle linked to the seasons and resources of the mountain.

rhythme montagnard

mountain

Natural elevation of the Earth's relief.

montagne

mountaineering

Mountain sport, especially climbing.

alpinisme

valley

Depression between two mountain ranges.

vallée

Used to refer to someone rustic or remote from the city.

He looks mountain dweller with his worn-out clothes and his accent.

Il a l'air montagnard avec ses vêtements usés et son accent.

Refers to a person who enjoys mountain leisure activities.

He is a true mountain dweller; he spends every weekend hiking.

C'est un vrai montagnard, il passe tous ses week-ends à randonner.