mount

• Nom désignant une montagne ou une colline, souvent utilisé dans les noms de sommets spécifiques ou comme forme abrégée du mot 'montagne'.

A noun referring to a mountain or hill, often used in names of specific peaks or as a shortened form of 'mountain'.

1. B1formal

   A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, often used in names of specific mountains.

   mont

   • Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
   • They climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer.
   • The view from Mount Fuji is breathtaking.

   Synonymesalpelevationheightmountainpeak

   Antonymesdalehollowvalley

2. Support or settingB2formal

   A structure or object that holds something in place, such as a frame, base, or backing.

   Support ou monture

   • The photograph was placed in a silver mount.
   • He attached the gemstone to a metal mount.
   • The telescope is secured on a sturdy mount.

   Synonymesbasebracketframeholdermountingpedestalsettingstandsupport

3. Animal for ridingB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, that is ridden.

   Monture (animal pour la monte)

   • The knight mounted his trusty steed.
   • She chose a gentle mount for the trail ride.
   • The cavalry soldiers each had a strong mount.

   Synonymeschargerhackhorsejadenagpalfreyponysteed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de grimper sur quelque chose, d'augmenter en quantité ou en intensité, ainsi que d'organiser et de lancer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of climbing up onto something, increasing in amount or intensity, or organizing and initiating something.

1. To climb or ascendB1formal

   To go up or climb onto something, such as a horse, bicycle, or stairs.

   monter

   • He mounted his horse and rode away.
   • She mounted the bicycle and pedaled down the street.
   • The soldiers mounted the hill to survey the area.

   Synonymesascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   Antonymesalightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   monter, s'accumuler

   • Tensions began to mount as the deadline approached.
   • The costs of the project continued to mount.
   • Pressure is mounting on the government to take action.

   Synonymesaccumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

   To set up, arrange, or begin something, such as an event, campaign, or operation.

   organiser / monter

   • They mounted a successful rescue operation.
   • The charity mounted a campaign to raise funds.
   • The museum mounted an exhibition of modern art.

   Synonymesarrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   Antonymesabandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

   To place something in a fixed position, often for display or use.

   monter, fixer

   • He mounted the painting on the wall.
   • The technician mounted the camera on a tripod.
   • She mounted the trophy on a wooden base.

   Synonymesattacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   Antonymesdetachdismountremove

Variantes phrasalmount up