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    Monte (en. Mounted)

    /mɔ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Relief or geographical elevation.
    The ascent of the terrain made the hike more difficult.
    La monte du terrain a rendu la randonnée plus difficile.
    Ascent or climbing in a context of effort.
    The climb of the ladder was perilous.
    La monte de l'échelle était périlleuse.
    verb
    Action of raising or elevating something.
    He raises the volume of the music.
    Il monte le son de la musique.
    To move up to a higher level.
    We are climbing to the top of the mountain.
    Nous montons au sommet de la montagne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'montare', meaning 'to climb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    load increase
    Increase of work or effort.
    monte en charge
    get on one's high horse
    To suddenly become very angry.
    monte sur ses grands chevaux
    stand guard
    To take a position to watch over or protect.
    monte la garde

    Related Words

    to climb
    Verb meaning to move upwards.
    monter
    ascent
    Noun designating the action of climbing.
    montée
    mountain dweller
    Refers to a person living in the mountains.
    montagnard

    Slang Meanings

    To set up an operation
    He set up an operation to make money quickly.
    Il a monté une opération pour gagner de l'argent rapidement.
    To be high
    Since he won the lottery, he has hit it big.
    Depuis qu'il a gagné au loto, il est monté.