Monter (en. To go up)

/mɔ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To raise something to a higher level.

You have to climb the stairs to reach the first floor.

Il faut monter les escaliers pour atteindre le premier étage.

To get into a vehicle.

We will get on the bus at this station.

Nous allons monter dans le bus à cette station.

To increase something, such as intensity or volume.

Can you turn up the volume?

Peux-tu monter le son ?

From the Latin verb 'montare', derived from 'mons', 'montis' meaning 'mountain'.

to take a stand

To intervene in a situation or debate.

monter au créneau

to set up a project

To put in place or organize a project.

monter un projet

to skyrocket

To increase rapidly and significantly.

monter en flèche

ascent

Action of increasing or elevating, often used in a context of movement.

montée

mountaineer

Relating to the mountain or mountains.

montagnard

installer

A person who assembles or installs things, often used in the context of industry.

monteur

To plot a scheme

He plotted a scheme to scam his friend.

Il a monté un coup pour arnaquer son ami.

To charge

They charged during the paintball game.

Ils sont montés à l'assaut lors de la partie de paintball.