🇫🇷 How to say

“mountain” in French

montagne
Illustration of "mountain" in a French cultural setting
A majestic snow-capped mountain rises sharply against a clear blue sky, its rocky slopes dotted with dark green pine trees. A small winding path leads up towards the summit, where a few white clouds linger.

Usage note

In French, 'montagne' is a feminine noun, so you'll use 'la' with it. It's used just like in English, but remember that in the plural it often refers to a mountain range or the mountains as a general destination for activities like hiking or skiing.

Examples

  • La montagne est très haute.

    The mountain is very high.

  • Nous allons à la montagne en été.

    We go to the mountains in the summer.

  • J'aime regarder la montagne.

    I like looking at the mountain.

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What does "montagne" mean?

  • A. mountain
  • B. leg
  • C. train
  • D. brother

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