English–French

“mountain” in French

French

Alsomont

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔ̃taɲ/

Example

Il y a une montagne près d'ici.

There is a mountain near here.

Illustration for montagne (mountain)

How to say “mountain” in French

“Mountain” in French is montagne.

A high natural landform whose steep sides draw the eye upward toward one recognizable top.

Full entry for montagne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with montagne

Nous aimons aller à la montagne en hiver.

We like going to the mountains in winter.

Tips for using montagne

  • À la montagne commonly refers to going to the mountains for a stay or activity, while en montagne describes being in a mountainous area.

Other French words for “mountain”

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mont

masculine nounmountain

Il y a un petit mont près du village.

There is a small mountain near the village.

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