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mountain

/ˈmaʊntɪn/

/ˈmaʊntən/

mountainnoun

mountains

/ˈmaʊntɪn/

/ˈmaʊntən/

Translations

montagne

The hikers reached the summit of the mountain after a long day of climbing.

Les randonneurs ont atteint le sommet de la montagne après une longue journée d’escalade.

Additional translations

montagneAu sens figuré pour une très grande quantité.

Definitions

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

The hikers reached the summit of the mountain after a long day of climbing.

A large pile or quantity of something.

There was a mountain of paperwork waiting for her at the office.

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mountainadjective

/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

/ˈmaʊn.tən/

Used attributively; not generally gradable. Functions primarily as a noun modifier (e.g., "mountain air").

Translations

montagneuxQualifie ce qui est lié aux montagnes ou situé en montagne.

The mountain air was crisp and invigorating.

L’air montagneux était vif et revigorant.

Additional translations

montagnardPlus fréquent pour ce qui appartient aux montagnes ou à la vie en montagne.

Definitions

Relating to, found in, or characteristic of mountains.

The mountain air was crisp and invigorating.

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