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mountains

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

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Montagnes

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

Examples :

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Nous avons passé le week-end à faire de la randonnée dans les montagnes.

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Montagne, multitude, amas

Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.

Examples :

"He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall."

C'était une montagne d'homme, mesurant deux mètres treize.

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Montagnard, de montagne

Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain.

Examples :

"some mountain ranges; the high mountain top; a scenic mountain view; the mountain lodge; the leaves of mountain cranberries; a mountain goat"

certaines chaînes de montagnes ; le sommet de la haute montagne ; une vue panoramique sur la montagne ; le refuge de montagne ; les feuilles des airelles des montagnes ; un bouquetin

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Défi, tâche difficile

A difficult task or challenge.

Examples :

"Learning a new language presented a mountain of challenges. "

Apprendre une nouvelle langue a présenté un défi de taille.

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Seins, poitrine

A woman's large breast.

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La carte des montagnes

The twenty-first Lenormand card.

Examples :

"The challenges in renovating the old house felt like climbing mountains, but we persevered. "

Les défis de la rénovation de la vieille maison ressemblaient à l'ascension de montagnes, mais nous avons persévéré.

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Vin de montagne

Wine made from grapes that grow on a mountain.

Examples :

"We enjoyed a glass of mountains after our hike, its flavor as robust as the slopes where the grapes grew. "

Nous avons apprécié un verre de vin de montagne après notre randonnée, sa saveur étant aussi robuste que les pentes où les raisins ont poussé.

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