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mountaineer

/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/

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noun

Alpiniste

A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure.

Examples :

"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long and difficult climb. "

L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet après une longue et difficile ascension.

sport person nature job

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noun

Montagnard

A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized).

Examples :

"The mountaineer lived in a remote village, far from the town's law enforcement. "

Le montagnard vivait dans un village isolé, loin des forces de l'ordre de la ville.

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noun

Animal de montagne, plante de montagne

An animal or plant that is native to a mountainous area.

Examples :

"The hardy mountain goat is a successful mountaineer, easily navigating the steep, rocky slopes. "

Le robuste bouquetin est un animal de montagne prospère, qui navigue facilement sur les pentes raides et rocheuses.

nature place environment animal plant geography

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verb

Escalader des montagnes

To climb mountains; to climb using the techniques of a mountaineer.

Examples :

"Every summer, my aunt and uncle mountaineer in the Alps, exploring its challenging peaks. "

Chaque été, ma tante et mon oncle escaladent les Alpes, explorant ses sommets difficiles.

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verb

Escalader une montagne

To climb as if on a mountain.

Examples :

"The toddler, determined to reach the cookie jar, began to mountaineer up the kitchen cabinets. "

Le bambin, déterminé à atteindre le pot à biscuits, a commencé à escalader les armoires de la cuisine.