English–French
“go upstream” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəmɔ̃te/
Example
Nous avons remonté la rivière en kayak.
We kayaked up the river.
How to say “go upstream” in French
“Go upstream” in French is remonter.
A movement back along a route toward an earlier point, like an arrow traveling upstream or into the past.
Example sentences with remonter
La police a remonté la piste jusqu'à un témoin clé.
The police traced the trail to a key witness.
Tips for using remonter
- With a river, remonter takes a direct object in remonter la rivière, while time is commonly expressed with dans, as in remonter dans le temps.