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    Monture (en. Mount)

    /mɔ̃.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Support for glasses.
    She chose an elegant frame for her new glasses.
    Elle a choisi une monture élégante pour ses nouvelles lunettes.
    Frame on which a painting is fixed.
    The frame of this wooden painting is very strong.
    La monture de ce tableau en bois est très solide.
    Structure of clothing, such as a corset.
    The frame of the corset was very rigid.
    La monture du corset était très rigide.
    Part of an object that serves to carry or secure it.
    The saddle allows the horse to carry its rider.
    La monture du cheval lui permet de porter son cavalier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'montura', from 'montere' meaning 'to mount'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Glasses frame
    Support that holds the lenses of glasses.
    monture à lunettes
    Picture frame
    Frame used to enclose a painting.
    monture de tableau
    Saddle
    System that allows one to ride a horse.
    monture de cheval

    Related Words

    To mount
    Action of rising or climbing.
    monter
    Mounted
    Past participle of the verb to mount, meaning elevated.
    monté
    Mountain dweller
    Related to the mountain, used to describe a region or a person living in the mountains.
    montagnard

    Slang Meanings

    Mount referring to a vehicle or means of transport.
    He arrived by mount at the meeting, it was impressive.
    Il est arrivé en monture à la réunion, c'était impressionnant.
    Mount as a synonym for romantic partner.
    She finally found her mount, a lovely man!
    Elle a enfin trouvé sa monture, un homme adorable!