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    Surmonté (en. Overcome)

    /syʁ.mɔ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Raising something above a level or an obstacle.
    He overcame the mountain in record time.
    Il a surmonté la montagne en un temps record.
    Facing a difficulty and overcoming it.
    She overcame her fears to speak in public.
    Elle a surmonté ses peurs pour parler en public.
    Mastering a stressful situation.
    We must overcome this challenge together.
    Nous devons surmonter ce défi ensemble.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'surmonter', derived from 'sur' and 'monter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overcoming one's fears
    Confronting one's fears and surpassing them.
    surmonter ses peurs
    overcoming challenges
    Facing and succeeding in going beyond difficulties.
    surmonter des défis

    Related Words

    climb
    Raising something to a higher place.
    monter
    surpass
    Going beyond a certain point or limit.
    dépasser

    Slang Meanings

    Handling a difficult situation with ease.
    He overcame the struggle even though it wasn't easy.
    Il a surmonté la galère même si c'était pas facile.
    Overcoming personal issues.
    She managed to overcome her dramas.
    Elle a su surmonter ses dramas.