Montèrent (en. Went up)

/mɔ̃tɛʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: Expresses a movement upward that took place in the past.

Example sentence: They quickly ascended the stairs.

Ils montèrent les escaliers rapidement.

Definition: Refers to an ascent that occurred previously.

Example sentence: They went on stage to receive their award.

Elles montèrent sur scène pour recevoir leur prix.

Definition: Indicates that the subject performed the action of ascending in the past.

Example sentence: We ascended the mountain by a steep path.

Nous montèrent à la montagne par un chemin escarpé.

Etymology/origin: From Old French 'monter', derived from Latin 'montare'.

Common phrase: to soar

Meaning: To increase rapidly.

monter en flèche

Common phrase: to get on the train

Meaning: To board a means of transport.

monter dans le train

Common phrase: to set up a project

Meaning: To organize or establish a plan or initiative.

monter un projet

Related word: ascent

Description: Action of ascending.

montée

Related word: rise

Description: Act of rising or increasing.

monte

Related word: assembler

Description: Person who assembles or puts together elements.

monteur

Slang meaning: In the context of social or professional climbing.

Slang example: He really rose with this new position.

Il a vraiment monté avec ce nouveau poste.

Slang meaning: Referring to a success or rapid improvement.

Slang example: Her skill level shot up in no time.

Son niveau de compétence a monté en un rien de temps.