Monticule (en. Mound)

[mɔ̃.ti.kyl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Modest and natural elevation of the terrestrial surface.

The mound in the middle of the field offers a beautiful view.

Le monticule au milieu du champ offre une belle vue.

Earth or gravel accumulated to a small height.

They built a mound to support the statue.

Ils ont construit un monticule pour soutenir la statue.

Accumulation of material in the shape of a small cone.

The sand mound was perfect for building a castle.

Le monticule de sable était parfait pour construire un château.

From Latin 'monticulus', a diminutive of 'mons' meaning 'mountain'.

mound of earth

Accumulation of earth forming a small elevation.

monticule de terre

to climb to the mound

To go to a small elevation to admire the landscape.

monter au monticule

hill

Elevation of the ground that is generally wider than a mound.

colline

knoll

Isolated elevation, often covered with vegetation.

butte

slope

Slope or ramp, often formed by erosion or earthworks.

talus

Used to describe a small pile of something.

Look at that mound of dead leaves in the garden.

Regarde ce monticule de feuilles mortes au jardin.

In a humorous context, a small bump on the ground.

He tripped over a mound during his run.

Il a trébuché sur un monticule pendant sa course.