mountainous

• Décrit un paysage ou une région abondant en montagnes ; s'emploie aussi pour qualifier quelque chose de très grand ou de massif par sa taille.

Describes a landscape or region that is full of mountains; also used to describe something that is very large or massive in size.

1. Having hills and cragsB1formal

   Describing a landscape that is characterized by many hills and steep, rugged rock formations.

   montagneux, accidenté

   • The hikers traversed a mountainous region with sharp crags.
   • The painting depicted a mountainous terrain with jagged peaks.
   • They camped in a mountainous area full of rocky crags.

   Synonymescraggyhillyjaggedprecipitousrockyruggedsteep

   Antonymesflatlevel

2. Like a mountain in size and impressivenessB2formal

   Describing something that is extremely large, massive, or imposing, similar to a mountain.

   montagneux (au sens figuré)

   • The company faced a mountainous debt that seemed impossible to repay.
   • He had a mountainous task ahead of him to complete the project.
   • The waves grew mountainous during the storm.

   Synonymescolossalenormousgiganticimmensemassivemonumentalprodigiousstupendoustoweringtremendousvast

   Antonymesinsignificantminisculeminutesmalltiny

3. Containing many mountainsA2formal

   Describing a region or area that is full of mountains.

   qui contient de nombreuses montagnes

   • Switzerland is known for its mountainous landscape.
   • They drove through a mountainous countryside with winding roads.
   • The mountainous region is popular for skiing and hiking.

   Synonymesalpinehighlandmontane

   Antonymesflatlevel