mountain

US /ˈmaʊn.tən/

UK /ˈmaʊn.tən/

montagne

a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Le mont Everest est la plus haute montagne du monde.

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We hiked up the mountain to enjoy the view.

Nous avons gravi la montagne pour profiter de la vue.

montagne, tas

a large pile or quantity of something

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There's a mountain of paperwork to do.

Il y a une montagne de paperasse à faire.

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She has a mountain of clothes to wash.

Elle a une montagne de vêtements à laver.