Remontant (en. Going up)

/ʁə.mɔ̃.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which goes up or is directed upwards.

The river has an upstream current.

La rivière a un courant remontant.

Refers to a wine that has a pleasant acidity.

This wine is uplifting and refreshing.

Ce vin est remontant et rafraîchissant.

Refers to a plant that, having bloomed, produces flowers when pruned.

The remontant roses bloom several times a year.

Les rosiers remontants fleurissent plusieurs fois dans l'année.

From the verb 'remonter', which combines the prefix 're-' and the verb 'monter'.

uplifting to the mind

That which comes back to memory.

remontant à l'esprit

an uplifting taste

A taste that refreshes or rejuvenates.

un goût remontant

uplifting plant

A plant that blooms again after pruning.

plante remontante

ascent

Action of going up.

remontée

rising

That which rises or elevates.

montant

retreating

That which moves away, that withdraws.

reculant

Positive and energetic state of mind.

Today, I am so uplifting, everything is great!

Aujourd'hui, je suis tellement remontant, tout va bien !

When something gives back energy.

This coffee is really uplifting this morning.

Ce café est vraiment remontant ce matin.