Montagnes (en. Mountains)

mɔ̃.taɲ

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, usually higher than a hill.

The Alps are among the most famous mountains in the world.

Les Alpes sont parmi les plus célèbres montagnes du monde.

Mountain range, a set of connected mountains.

The Rocky Mountains stretch across North America.

Les montagnes Rocheuses s'étendent à travers l'Amérique du Nord.

Mountainous region.

He spent his vacation in the mountains to enjoy nature.

Il a passé ses vacances dans les montagnes pour profiter de la nature.

From Latin 'montanea', meaning 'pertaining to a mountain'.

to go to the mountains

To go to a mountainous region for leisure or climbing.

aller en montagne

roller coasters

A type of amusement park attraction with rapid drops and turns.

montagnes russes

life in the mountains

A lifestyle typically rural and associated with the mountains.

la vie en montagne

peak

The highest point of a mountain.

sommet

hill

A land elevation lower than a mountain.

colline

ridge

Upper part of a mountain, often elongated.

crête

Mountains of work

I have mountains of work to finish before the deadline.

J'ai des montagnes de travail à finir avant la date limite.

Mountains of homework

My children have mountains of homework to do tonight.

Mes enfants ont des montagnes de devoirs à faire ce soir.