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    Montaient (en. Were going up)

    /mɔ̃tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicating that one or more subjects are moving to a higher place.
    They climbed the mountain every weekend.
    Ils montaient la montagne chaque week-end.
    Referring to an increase in something.
    Prices were rising spectacularly.
    Les prix montaient de manière spectaculaire.
    Referring to a transition to a higher status.
    The career levels they were climbing were impressive.
    Les échelons de carrière qu'ils montaient étaient impressionnants.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'monter', from the Latin 'montare', meaning 'to elevate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise in rank
    To improve one's status or position.
    monter en grade
    to get on one's high horse
    To become quickly angry or defensive.
    monter sur ses grands chevaux
    to board
    To embark on a vehicle or ship.
    monter à bord

    Related Words

    ascent
    Action of going up, generally used in a context of physical ascent.
    monte
    climb
    Process of increase or elevation.
    montée
    assembler
    Person who mounts or assembles something.
    monteur

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial synonym for 'to increase'.
    The exam scores were going up, it's incredible!
    Les notes de l'examen montaient, c'est incroyable !
    Used to express the idea of bragging.
    He got worked up quickly when he talked about his achievements.
    Il montait rapidement quand il parlait de ses réalisations.