monter

Senses

1. 1.

   to go up; to climb

   to move upward or ascend to a higher position

2. 2.

   to get on; to mount

   to board a vehicle or climb onto an animal

3. 3.

   to go upstairs

   to ascend stairs or levels within a building

4. 4.

   to increase; to rise

   to grow in amount, level, or intensity

Examples

• "Elle monte l'escalier rapidement."

  She climbs the stairs quickly.

• "Je dois monter à cheval demain."

  I have to ride a horse tomorrow.

• "Les prix montent chaque année."

  Prices rise every year.

Usage

A fundamental verb in French with multiple common uses. Conjugates with *avoir* in most contexts (transitive), but uses *être* in intransitive contexts (e.g., *elle est montée*). Often combines with prepositions: *monter à* (climb onto), *monter dans* (get into), *monter sur* (climb on top of).