French word

mont

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmountain

Example

Il y a un petit mont près du village.

There is a small mountain near the village.

Illustration for mont (mountain)

More examples

Ils ont décidé de faire l'ascension du mont demain.

They decided to climb the mountain tomorrow.

Core concept

One clearly marked summit rising from the nearby landscape.

Common phrases

  • faire l'ascension du mont

    climb the mountain

  • prendre une photo du mont

    take a photo of the mountain

  • la vue sur le mont

    the view of the mountain

Similar words

montagne: A large, high mountain or broad mountainous region.
sommet: The highest part of a mountain or hill.
colline: A small, low hill with gentle slopes.

Definition in French

Désigne un sommet ou une hauteur marquée du relief, souvent employé dans les noms de lieux.

Word origin

French mont is an inherited form from Latin mons, transmitted through Old French and retained especially in geographical vocabulary and names.

Usage tips

  • In names, capitalization and the article depend on the established name, so forms such as Mont Blanc and le Mont-Saint-Michel must be learned individually.

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