Remonte (en. Go back up)
/ʁə.mɔ̃t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Movement or action of going up.
The rise of rivers is particularly strong in spring.
La remonte des rivières est particulièrement forte au printemps.
Equipment that allows you to ascend a mountain.
We took the upward path to reach the top of the hill.
Nous avons pris la remonte pour arriver au sommet de la colline.
verb
To bring something back to a previous state.
You need to trace back the thread to understand the story.
Il faut remonter le fil pour comprendre l'histoire.
To go up again.
We will ascend the valley at dawn.
Nous allons remonter la vallée à l'aube.
Etymology
Comes from 're-' (indicating a return) and 'monter' (to go up).
Common Phrases and Expressions
river rise
Movement of a river that rises due to rain.
remontée de la rivière
go back in time
To go back in time to remember past events.
remonter le temps
rise to the surface
To bring hidden information to light.
remonter à la surface
Related Words
mount
Action of going upward.
monter
ascent
Action of ascending.
ascension
repair
Action of restoring something to its original state.
réparation
Slang Meanings
Energy boost
After a good coffee, I had an energy boost.
Après un bon café, j'ai eu une remontée d'énergie.
Upbeat like a cuckoo
He is always upbeat like a cuckoo before a match.
Il est toujours remonté comme un coucou avant un match.