Montons (en. Let's go up)

/mɔ̃.tɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
An order given to a group of people to rise or climb.
Let's go up on the roof to admire the view.
Montons sur le toit pour admirer le paysage.
To invite a group to engage in a common activity.
Let's go together to the mountain this weekend.
Montons ensemble à la montagne ce week-end.
A group of people moving to a higher place.
Let's go up quickly to avoid the rain.
Montons rapidement pour éviter la pluie.

Etymology

From the verb 'monter' from Latin 'montare', meaning 'to raise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's rise to the occasion.
To stand up or fight for a cause.
Montons au créneau
Let's take the elevator.
To take an elevator to go to a higher floor.
Montons dans l’ascenseur
Let's board.
To board a vehicle or mode of transport.
Montons à bord

Related Words

monter
To raise something to a higher level.
monter
montée
The action of going up or a situation in which one ascends.
montée
remontée
The action of going back up or returning to a higher level.
remontée

Slang Meanings

Expression used to encourage or motivate.
Come on, let's go! It's time to fight!
Allez, montons ! C'est l'heure de se battre !
To embark on an adventure.
If you want us to go up, you have to be ready!
Si tu veux que nous montons, il faut être prêt !