Montante (en. Rising)

/mɔ̃.tɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is in progression or increasing.
The economy is in a rising phase.
L'économie est dans une phase montante.
Refers to a movement of ascent.
The rising wave surprised the swimmers.
La vague montante a surpris les nageurs.
Indicates a tendency to increase.
Commodity prices are in a rising dynamic.
Les prix des matières premières sont dans une dynamique montante.
Characterizes a growing development.
The phenomenon has experienced rising popularity in recent years.
Le phénomène a connu une popularité montante ces dernières années.

Etymology

The word 'montante' comes from the verb 'monter', which derives from the Latin 'montare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

upward trend
A trend that is increasing.
tendance montante
upward situation
A situation that is improving or progressing.
situation montante
rising flow
A flow on the rise or increasing.
flux montante

Related Words

to rise
The act of increasing or moving upward.
monter
increase
The fact of growing or becoming larger.
augmentation
ascent
The act of rising or elevating.
ascension

Slang Meanings

Becoming popular.
This music group is rising in the scene.
Ce groupe de musique est montante dans le milieu.
On the rise, progressing quickly.
His career is really on the rise lately.
Sa carrière est vraiment montante ces derniers temps.