Montre (en. Watch)

/mɔ̃tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Mechanical or electronic device designed to measure and indicate the time.

My watch has not been working for a few days.

Ma montre ne fonctionne plus depuis quelques jours.

Object worn on the wrist for the comfort of reading the time.

She always wears a leather watch.

Elle porte toujours une montre en cuir.

Measuring instrument for other functions such as chronometers.

This model of watch is perfect for runners.

Ce modèle de montre est parfait pour les coureurs.

Pocket watch, a type of watch that is carried in a pocket.

He inherited a pocket watch from his grandfather.

Il a hérité d'une montre à gousset de son grand-père.

Smartwatch, which connects to a smartphone.

His smartwatch allows him to track his physical activity.

Sa montre connectée lui permet de suivre son activité physique.

From the Latin 'monstrare', which means to show.