French word

monture

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔ̃tyʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounframe

Example

J'ai cassé ma monture hier.

I broke my eyeglass frame yesterday.

Illustration for monture (frame)

More examples

J'ai acheté une nouvelle monture hier.

I bought a new eyeglass frame yesterday.

Core concept

The rigid part that holds something in position and gives it a usable shape, as a glasses frame holds lenses.

Common phrases

  • monture de lunettes

    eyeglass frame

  • changer de monture

    change eyeglass frames

Similar words

lunettes: Eyewear worn to improve vision or protect the eyes.
verre: A transparent lens fitted into glasses to correct vision.
cadre: A frame that surrounds and supports a picture or photograph.
étui: A case for carrying or storing glasses.

Definition in French

Structure qui soutient, fixe ou encadre un objet, en particulier la partie qui maintient les verres des lunettes.

Word origin

The noun monture was formed from the verb monter with -ure, linking the idea of mounting to the resulting supporting structure.

Usage tips

  • In J'ai cassé ma monture, the context normally identifies monture as a glasses frame, while other contexts may require a more specific phrase.

Other meanings

  • mountnoun

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