Montaigne (en. Mountain)

[mɔ̃tɛɲ]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An elevation of land, often used to refer to hills.

We climbed the mountain to admire the landscape.

Nous avons escaladé la montaigne pour admirer le paysage.

A place for culture and recreation, often situated at a height.

The chalet is located at the top of a mountain, offering a magnificent view.

Le chalet se trouve en haut d'une montaigne, offrant une vue magnifique.

From the Latin 'montanea' which means 'mountain.'

to act like a mountaineer

To adopt a simple lifestyle close to nature.

faire le montagnard

to climb a mountain

To face challenges or difficulties.

monter une montaigne

montage

Action of building or organizing elements.

montage

mountaineer

Related to mountains or to the inhabitants of mountainous areas.

montagnard

Rare, designating something uncommon.

This view from the mountain is really stunning, I didn't expect it.

Cette vue depuis la montaigne est vraiment montaigne, je ne m'y attendais pas.