Montée (en. Climb)
/mɔ̃.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Ascent or path that leads upwards.
The ascent is steep on this trail.
La montée est raide sur ce sentier.
Increase or growth.
There has been a rise in prices lately.
Il y a eu une montée des prix ces derniers temps.
Phase of development or success.
This company has experienced a rapid rise in the market.
Cette entreprise a connu une montée fulgurante sur le marché.
Etymology
From the verb 'to rise' with the suffix '-ee' indicating an action or a result.
Common Phrases and Expressions
adrenaline rush
intense sensation due to an increase in excitement.
montée d'adrénaline
to make the ascent
to head towards a higher place, often while hiking.
faire la montée
rise of light
increase in brightness at a given moment, often used to describe the rising of the sun.
montée de la lumière
Related Words
to rise
verb meaning to move to a higher place.
monter
elevation
action of raising something or state of being elevated.
élévation
increase
action of increasing something.
augmentation
Slang Meanings
to spike
New technologies have skyrocketed sales.
Les nouvelles technologies ont fait monter en flèche les ventes.
to be on the rise
After this project, he is really on the rise professionally.
Après ce projet, il est vraiment sur la montée professionnellement.