Montagne Meaning in English

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US

mənˈteɪnj

mun-TAYN

UK

mɒnˈtæn

mon-TAN

Definition

A very high area of land, often with steep sides, that rises above the surrounding land; a mountain.

Usage & Nuances

Generally refers to a single peak or large high area, not a small hill. Used literally for landforms and figuratively in phrases like 'a mountain of work.' In travel, 'the mountains' can mean a whole mountain region.

• Spanish: montaña
• Portuguese (BR): montanha
• Portuguese (PT): montanha
• Chinese (Simplified): 山
• Chinese (Traditional): 山
• Hindi: पर्वत - पहाड़
• Arabic: جبل
• Bengali: পাহাড় - পর্বত
• Russian: гора
• Japanese: 山
• Vietnamese: núi
• Korean: 산
• Turkish: dağ
• Urdu: پہاڑ
• Indonesian: gunung

Example Sentences

We climbed the mountain yesterday.

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There is snow on the mountain.

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She lives near a big mountain.

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It looks like we have a mountain of paperwork to do.

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The view from the top of the mountain was amazing.

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Let's go hiking in the mountains this weekend.

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